Bradford City found themselves hitting it big in America earlier this week - thanks to popstar Zayn Malik's birthday cake being the shape of a Bantams shirt.
Malik turned 28-years-old on Tuesday and model girlfriend Gigi Hadid shared pictures of the occasion to Instagram.
Among the gifts were a homage to City, who the former One Direction man has supported since he was a young boy.
The cake was made by Carlo's Bakery and alongside it is a ticket that reads: ""Happy 28th birthday Z! Love G."
Gigi Hadid's birthday cake for Zayn Malik I am WEEPING pic.twitter.com/gBg8trTOeg
- Katie Whyatt (@KatieWhyatt) January 13, 2021
The League Two outfit got in on the celebrations and wished Malik a happy birthday on Twitter, writing: "A belated happy birthday to @zaynmalik...' We hope your day was as special as your cake!"
In a fine attention to detail, the shirt on display seems to be from the 2014/2015 season.
That season saw City reach the FA Cup quarter-finals, with a legendary 4-2 win over Chelsea in the fourth round being the standout result.
Football fans have reacted to the images and they think it's already taken the crown for weirdest crossover of 2021.
i am simply choosing to believe that gigi hadid is a bradford city ultra https://t.co/jrqf2shF2m
- (ಠ_ಠ) (@bunsenburnaaa) January 13, 2021
Beg he just buys the club
- Sami Merifield:rooster: (@SamiMerifield) January 13, 2021
Amazing cake if we do say so ourselves :wink::soccer::raised_hands: #JCT600xBradfordCity
- JCT600 (@JCT600) January 13, 2021
The ticket detail is just :heart_eyes:
- Chris Holden (@chrisholden10) January 13, 2021
Love the idea of a reality TV baker in New York making this.
"What's a JCT 600?" https://t.co/00GFSR5btF
- Sam Huxley (@samhuxley) January 13, 2021
Imagining Gigi Hadid having to google 'Bradford City Jersey' to order this cake. https://t.co/KA7wP5TALp
- James Scholey (@JamesFromLeeds) January 13, 2021
as if gigi hadid knows about the bantams i'm floored https://t.co/lSi53NVknc
- jacob (@jacobstfu_) January 13, 2021
Malik has owned a box at Valley Parade since 2016 and it is named after his grandfather, Walter Brannan.
It is primarily used for children who cannot attend games by normal means and a source told the Mirror per Metro: "Zayn wanted to give something back to his local community."
Featured Image Credit: Bradford City/Twitter & Gigi Hadid/Instagram
Topics: League Two, Football News, Football
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