Rod Stewart recently delighted fans by sharing a nostalgic photo on Instagram, featuring himself and Elton John in their soccer attire. The snapshot, taken in 1974, shows the two rock legends jogging on the pitch at Watford Football Club in London. Stewart captioned the post, "@eltonjohn and I training at Watford Football club in London," showcasing the pair sporting black shorts and gold socks.

In the photo, Stewart is seen wearing a gold warm-up jacket, while Elton John dons a gold short-sleeve jersey. The image captures a moment in time when the two superstars, known for their musical prowess, also shared a passion for soccer. The post quickly garnered attention from fans, with many expressing their admiration for the iconic duo.

Two years after the photo was taken, Elton John's connection with Watford Football Club deepened as he went on to purchase the team. This made him the first celebrity owner of a soccer team, predating Ryan Reynolds' co-ownership of Wrexham in 2020, according to the New York Post. The historical context added another layer of interest to Stewart's post, highlighting a significant moment in both music and sports history.

While some fans were intrigued by the story behind the photo, others simply reveled in the visual of two rock icons in their athletic gear. Comments flooded the post, with one fan using 🔥🔥emojis to express their enthusiasm. Others wrote, "2 of the biggest and best rock stars ever training for football together," and "Love you both. Love this ❤️❤️," reflecting the widespread affection for Stewart and John.

Stewart and John share a long-standing friendship and rivalry, having both risen to superstardom in the 1970s. The two rockers famously referred to each other by the nicknames Phyllis and Sharon. In his 2012 autobiography, "Rod: The Autobiography," Stewart reminisced about their close bond in the early 1970s, noting that their mutual friend Long John Baldry had given them the monikers. "It was in the early 1970s that Elton and I drew especially close, the best of mates for a while," Stewart wrote. "Our mutual friend Long John Baldry had christened me 'Phyllis,' he had christened Elton 'Sharon,' and that's what we were to each other: Phyllis and Sharon. Or just 'dear'."