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Ilett: "If the team wins, I will cut my hair and donate it to charity"

Published February 10, 2026, 12:28
Ilett: "If the team wins, I will cut my hair and donate it to charity"

Frank Ilett, the most famous Manchester United fan, has promised to cut his hair and donate it to charity if his team wins a match. Ilett hasn't cut his hair for 493 days, starting this challenge when the team was in poor form in October 2024. The challenge went viral on social media, aiming to entertain people and bring smiles. Ilett is in Spain as a guest at an event and will watch the Manchester United vs. West Ham match live. If the team wins, he will complete his challenge and donate his hair to a charity that makes wigs for cancer patients. In an interview with the Spanish newspaper “Marca”, Ilett stated that the challenge started as a joke but became something much bigger. He emphasized that the most important thing is to see his team win and that his support is unconditional. Ilett stated that he doesn't feel relief yet, but he is excited about the team's recent improvement under the guidance of Carrick. He does not rule out repeating a similar challenge in the future, but he needs a break after this great effort.