Ed Sheeran joined fans in support of FC Barcelona recently at a New York City watch party for El Clásico, a bi-yearly matchup that pits Barcelona against their fiercest local rival, Real Madrid. The fixture is typically the premier display in Spanish football, with accomplished players and a bitter-sweet history on either side.Sheeran was seen supporting the squad as a result of a sponsorship deal between Barcelona and Spotify called the artist jersey series, where a new artist or album name is featured on FC Barcelona’s kit for a match.In this 7th edition of the cross-promotion, Sheeran’s latest album, Play, was featured on the uniform, making him the first male pop act to feature on the team’s jersey, as per BBC.Shortly after fans noticed Sheeran’s Play being featured on the Blaugrana kit, they were quick to hit social media with their reactions.One user wrote,“Now that’s a crossover no one saw coming”Other users echoed the same sentiment."Didn’t have Ed Sheeran at a Barça watch party on my 2025 bingo card""Spotify has an FC Barcelona party? I thought Spotify was just the app where my kids play music. Didn't realize it involved international soccer and Ed Sheeran."One user was in awe to see Sheeran alongside FC Barcelona legend Albert Puyol."woah that's epic seeing ed sheeran and puyol together"While others were not as pleased with his appearance."Terrible tunes meet terrible football!"Despite a valiant effort, Barcelona ended up losing the match 2-1.Ed Sheeran’s new Netflix projectAside from his latest music, Sheeran is currently working on a special for Netflix. According to Rolling Stone, the pop icon has teamed up with director Philip Barantini for a short film set to premiere on Netflix on November 21. One Shot With Ed Sheeran is set to feature Sheeran roaming the streets of New York and playing his music, all the while in real-time.A press release for the film described it as follows,“From impromptu performances on bustling sidewalks and subway cars, to intimate interactions with fans and passersby. Ed Sheeran’s journey through New York will be captured in a series of unforgettable moments, highlighting the pandemonium and excitement that follows.”Given Sheeran's commitment to his projects, his upcoming short film should be a treat for fans of his music, as well as those who enjoy Philip Barantini's directorial sensibilities.For more on this story or other news, check out SoapCentral!