Hollywood star Tom Hanks' brilliant response as beloved Aston Villa take lead vs Arsenal

Tom Hanks is a Hollywood actor, known for his roles in films such as "Forrest Gump," "Cast Away," and "Saving Private Ryan."

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Hanks is also a known soccer (football) fan, and has spoken publicly about his love for the sport.

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On February 6, 2021, Hanks was watching the English Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal, when Aston Villa took the lead.

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Hanks' son, Colin Hanks, shared a video on Twitter that showed his father's reaction to the goal. In the video, Tom Hanks can be heard saying "Goal!" in a British accent.

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Hanks' reaction quickly went viral on social media, with many fans of both Hanks and soccer sharing the video and expressing their delight.

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Hanks has been known to support Aston Villa, and has previously spoken about his love for the team.

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In 2019, Hanks was even made an honorary citizen of Aston, a town near Birmingham where Aston Villa is based.

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