Australian singer and viral social media star Sean Millis was at Old Trafford to watch the West Ham game this past weekend, and even got to see his so-called ‘lookalike’ Rasmus Højlund score a birthday goal for Manchester United for his troubles.
The solo artist from Down Under first rose to fame on The Voice Australia back in 2023 but has gone on to become even more of an online sensation after a group of football fans began comparing him to Højlund when he first arrived at the club.
Although many of the comments started out as somewhat cruel abuse from keyboard warriors attempting to mock the Danish striker when he hadn’t yet started scoring for Man United, since then Millis has been determined to brush it off and turn all the attention into nothing but love.
Having simply embraced the ‘doppelganger’ remarks — sharing videos congratulating Højlund now the goals have started flowing and even printing a ‘ho-ho-Højlund’ Christmas jumper, as well as reacting to memes on his TikTok — Millis took things one further with a surprise trip to the Theatre of Dreams where he was flocked by fans wanting a picture with his ‘lookalike’.
As you can see, while there may have been pockets of nastiness online at the outset, there were crowds of Reds lining up to ask for a photo with him and even singing along to his now viral track, ‘Waiting On a Miracle’, which went to number one here in the UK.
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Speaking to Sky Sports last week when he first landed in London, the 22-year-old explained that he had travelled 26 hours to get to the UK, which in itself was a big deal for him as his rare condition means travel is difficult.
Millis has a genetic disorder known as Hunter syndrome where the body doesn’t properly break down sugar molecules, causing abnormalities in many organs which often alters a person’s physical appearance and, in Sean’s case, limited lung capacity. The condition also means that he visits hospitals for several hours every day for vital therapy and treatment.
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All that being said, he’s become somewhat of a cult hero not only among United fans but countless people online who have been inspired by his story even since The Voice, revealing that he had “so many messages from people living with a rare disease from countries all over the world” thanking him for sheer positivity online.
As a nice bonus to top things off, he also got to see the 21-year-old forward score a goal on his birthday, no less, and the video of him celebrating amongst the Old Trafford faithful is pure wholesome vibes.
Having just released another new song called ‘Fight With Fire’, all about resilience and never giving up, he also did a private meet and greet with his ever-growing fan base and social media followers upon arriving for his first visit to the UK.
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Whether you agree with the Rasmus Højlund-Sean Millis ‘lookalike’ opinion or not, we are absolutely here for watching him celebrate goals here in Manchester whilst gathering more support and spreading his uplifting outlook on life in spite of everything.
What a king.
You can watch the highlights from Man United’s 3-0 over West Ham and that birthday boy goal here:
Former Manchester City player Joey Barton found guilty of assaulting his wife
Danny Jones
Ex-footballer Joey Barton has officially been found guilty of assaulting his wife following his two-day trial in the capital this week.
Barton, who played for Manchester City, Newcastle United, Queens Park Rangers and a number of other clubs, was convicted at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 25 March, following an incident back in June 2021.
The former midfielder left his wife, 37-year-old Georgia Barton (McNeil), with a bleeding nose and a bruise on her forehead following a drunken row at their home in London.
Barton is said to have grabbed and pushed her to the floor before kicking her in the head. Married in 2019, the two have four children and are thought to still be together.
The 42-year-old was still employed in professional football as the manager of Bristol Rovers at the time, but he was ultimately sacked in October 2023.
His wife called 999 at the time, telling police that he had hit her, but later retracted her statement.
Born in Huyton, Merseyside, the chief magistrate Paul Goldspring recognised that the one-time England has a history of violence.
He was given a 12-week suspended prison sentence, meaning he won’t serve time unless he commits another offence and has been ordered to pay £2,138.
Since dropping out of mainstream football, in particular, Barton has come under heavy criticism for allegations of racism, sexism and controversial right-wing politics; he even started an ‘anti-woke’ podcast called Common Sense with Joey Barton.
Back in June of last year, he was ordered to pay £35,000 in damages to settle a libel claim with presenter Jeremy Vine after a series of inflammatory comments made online.
The Radio 2 presenter sued Mr Barton earlier this year, after the former footballer wrote a series of posts suggesting Mr Vine had a sexual interest in children.
He also accused of threatening fellow former pro, Eni Aluko, after a torrent of abuse regarding her punditry online – the ex-England international even went so far as to say she no longer felt safe staying in the country.
The Hundred is calling for up-and-coming presenters to co-host this year’s tournament
Danny Jones
The Hundred 2025 is fast approaching and cricket’s fastest-growing tournament is once again asking for aspiring presenters to join their roster of co-hosts and help cover the action.
The fast-paced 100-ball format is entering its fifth year and next to T20, you find a more accessible and thrilling form of cricket, so it’s no wonder the competition is gaining a greater audience each year.
With that in mind, the need for a top-notch broadcast team is more crucial than ever but just like those who backed The Hundred in its infancy, they’re looking to invest in future creatives and on-screen talent.
Are you someone looking to get into presenting or know someone who is? Keep reading.
For the fifth year in a row, we want you to be part of #TheHundredRising! 🎤
So how does it work? Well, it’s pretty straightforward: The Hundred is looking for eight up-and-coming presenters to join their team of main venue hosts up and down the country.
Tasked with guiding and talking fans through an action-packed five weeks across all host cities, successful applicants will be responsible for building excitement and atmosphere inside the seven cricket grounds on each match day.
From player and pundit interviews to crowd engagement and interactive other activations with partnered brands, not to mention members of this year’s live music lineup, you’ll be a key part of putting out the top-quality sports and entertainment product they promise every year.
The best part of all is that no prior hosting experience is necessary – this is all about platforming you and The Hundred as a whole.
Successful applicants will be mentored by the main hosts at their respective venues and will attend a two-day workshop with special guests to get them ready to hit the stage this summer.
The ‘Rising Hosts’ scheme has been set up in tandem with their dedicated event production agency, Progress Productions, which will be in charge throughout the application and selection process.
Shortlisted applicants will then have their details shared with the ECB (English Cricket Board) who will be involved when it comes to making their final decisions.
It goes without saying that even if you just love sports or just want to find a way into the industry, this is an opportunity that is not to be missed.
Danny Jones -
5th February 2024 
