Landon Donovan hair: Why Fox broadcaster's new look is drawing attention at Euros 2024
Landon Donovan hair: Why Fox broadcaster's new look is drawing attention at Euros 2024
Landon Donovan has blessed United States soccer fans with many memories throughout his playing days, but his fans might be hoping to erase this latest image of him.
Donovan, a former soccer player turned analyst for Fox Sports, was on the network's broadcast for the 2024 UEFA European Championship in Germany. Fans caught a glimpse of his hair, or lack thereof, on the back of his head.
Fans quickly captured the moment and flooded social media with roasts on Donovan's new style. Some even questioned what could possibly be the reason for him rocking this new cut.
Why did he appear on Fox Sports with this hairstyle? The Sporting News gives insight into the viral image as well as some of social media's best reactions.
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What happened to Landon Donovan's hair?
Donovan joined the Fox Sports broadcast with a patchy hairstyle for the network's coverage of the 2024 UEFA European Championship.
When turning to speak with his fellow broadcaster, fans could see a chunk of hair behind the ear missing.
There isn't a known reason why Donovan has this hairstyle, but many people believe it's simply due to hair loss. The former U.S. soccer star has had a receding hairline for years now, and this could be the next stage of hair loss for the 42-year-old.
The broadcast didn't show a full view of the back of Donovan's head, so it's unclear whether he has more hair missing in other spots. Regardless, this patchy look was enough to buzz social media on Monday.
Donovan was on the broadcast on Sunday, June 16, and caught flak on social media for his hair. This one was for a different look, however.
Sunday's post doesn't give a great view of the side of his head, so it's unclear how long Donovan has been rocking his latest patchy hairstyle.
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Social media's best reactions to Landon Donovan's hair
One user on X posed that Donovan's hair loss could be a result from sweating too many bets.
Some fans were quick to give advice to the analyst on his looks.
Other fans were genuinely confused at what happened, wondering if he underwent surgery.
One user even said Donovan must not have friends because of this hairstyle.