Oasis’ Liam Gallagher teased Blur’s Damon Albarn about the two’s viral hand-holding photo from the 90s.
It started when a user shared the picture on X with an all-uppercase “EXPLAIN THIS.” Gallagher revealed why they were holding hands in the first place, “Dermot was nervous and asked me if he could hold my hand I said of course you can cmon don’t be scared.”
The same user responded, “Enemies to lovers Liam.” Another user mentioned Gallagher’s attempt to pull Albarn’s pants down and added, “Was he scared when his trousers dropped off?”
The photo was a screenshot from the footage of a soccer match played between Oasis, Blur, and Reef. The event took place on May 12, 1996, as part of the ‘Soccer Six’ charity event to raise funds for music therapy. The match was one of several in a tournament. The event followed an elimination format and saw Oasis and Blur face off in a musical derby, and represented the intense rivalry between the two bands.
Blur won the match 2-1, claiming the bragging rights. They were knocked out in the next round by Reef, though.
Football has always been a significant part of both bands’ lives. Their music, like ‘Song 2’ and ‘Wonderwall,’ has become a part of the sport’s culture, sung at stadiums worldwide. Even with their past rivalries, both bands have left behind the drama of the ’90s.
