Phil Foden’s partner Rebecca Cooke stepped in at the AO Arena in Manchester after OnlyFans influencer Lily Phillips tried to speak to the Manchester City and England midfielder during a boxing event. The viral moment comes as Foden prepares for England’s World
Rebecca Cooke didn’t hesitate.
At the AO Arena in Manchester on Saturday, while Phil Foden sat ringside watching Tommy Fury take on Eddie Hall in a bout at the Misfits boxing event, an OnlyFans influencer known as Lily Phillips tried to get his attention. Footage of the moment quickly spread online.
Cooke, dressed in a black dress, spotted Phillips moving in on the Manchester City star and stepped between them, waving her away as Phillips attempted to talk to a bemused Foden. The clip, now racked up thousands of views, has drawn praise from fans who highlighted Cooke’s swift intervention.
Foden. 26. and Phillips—who shot to fame after claiming to have slept with 101 men in a day—were seen in the awkward lead-up before Phillips was spotted by Foden’s long-term girlfriend. One supporter wrote. “Fair play to Mrs Foden.” Another posted. “Phil Fodens wife is the boss.” A third asked. “Wonder what she was going to say to him.”.
Foden and Cooke have been dating since they were in school together in Stockport, and they now share three children.
The boxing night itself belonged to Tommy Fury. At the showpiece fight, Tyson Fury’s younger brother edged to victory against Hall on points. One judge scored it as a draw, while two awarded the fight to Fury. After the bout, Tyson Fury revealed that his new-born baby boy with Molly-Mae Hague is called “Midas.”.
For Foden, the atmosphere around the event carried extra weight. He was able to show support after being left out of Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad last month, following an underwhelming domestic campaign. For Manchester City, the midfielder had registered 10 goals and seven assists.
Tuchel chose to leave him out in favour of Morgan Rogers, Jude Bellingham and Eberechi Eze.
Now England’s World Cup campaign begins on Wednesday night in Dallas. where the Three Lions are set to face Croatia. Speaking at the boxing event, Foden said he would be cheering from home: “I’m looking forward to it. Obviously I’m going to watch England. I hope they do well, I’m rooting for them. I believe they can win it.”.
His disappointment has been shared by teammates. Nico O’Reilly. set to feature in his first World Cup. told reporters at England’s plush team hotel in Kansas City. Missouri. over the weekend that he had spoken to Foden. “I spoke to Phil and he’s gutted,” O’Reilly said. “I’ve played with both (Foden and Cole Palmer) and they’re amazing. It’s unfortunate for them not to make the squad and they’ll be gutted but now is the time to rest and be ready for next season.”.
While Foden turns attention to England’s opening match, a separate upheaval is gathering pace at City. Following Guardiola’s departure last month, City are set to start the new season come the start of August without Pep Guardiola at the helm for the first time in a decade.
Manchester City are understood to be in “advanced talks” to replace Guardiola with former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca. with a compensation package being discussed with the London club. Maresca. who learned his trade coaching in City’s youth setup. won the Club World Cup and the Conference League during his 18 months at Stamford Bridge. Guardiola won 20 major trophies at the Etihad, including six Premier League titles, three FA Cups and the Champions League.
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So she just walked in and shooed her? Kinda boss move.
I mean Lily Phillips is always in drama lol. But if Rebecca stepped between them that fast, she was not playing. Also the whole 101 men thing… like why is that what everyone remembers.
Wait is this the boxer event or like a dating thing? I got lost. Thought she was trying to warn him or something, not talk to him. And the way it says “Mrs Foden” like she’s officially a celebrity too… seems made up.
Rebecca Cooke sounds like she handled it way better than I would. But why are influencers always trying to get next to athletes when they’re just watching a fight? I wonder what Lily was gonna say though, like did she already DM him or something. Also Tommy Fury vs Eddie Hall?? I didn’t even know that was happening til this clip.