JJ Watt is regarded as one of the best defensive ends of all time. With an illustrious career with great stats, Watt retired at the end of the 2022 season from the Arizona Cardinals. However, the football player hasn’t lost his interest and touch in sports. He has been getting more involved in his interesting retirement investment that involves one of the most popular sports on the planet: soccer.
Watt and his wife have gone on to invest in an English football club, Burnley FC. Since then, Watt has taken to Twitter to talk about the sport as well as showcase his growing interest in the soccer club he supports. He recently took to Twitter to share a momentous occasion on Twitter.
JJ Watt is one relieved owner
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Every club in the English Premier League goes through relegation and promotion. While every club aims to be promoted up until the highest tier, they’re very afraid to be relegated. Watt’s club, Burnley was thankfully in a safe position. While they had been relegated a year ago, they were able to secure automatic promotion back into the highest tier after securing the first overall position in their tier.
“The richest game in football”
Roughly $200 Million on the line.
(and a whole lot more)Thankful to not be sweating it out today. #UTC pic.twitter.com/a5eQsa4jqG
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) May 27, 2023
However, there was a game today between Luton Town FC and Coventry for deciding the third and last position to be promoted. While watching this game, Watt took to Twitter to talk about the insane amount of money behind this game. Watt referenced the huge prize money that a club receives after being promoted. The amount comes up to a bit more than $200 million.
After Watt’s soccer references went viral, fans took to Twitter to showcase their emotions for the new sport Watt seemed to be picking up.
Fans go off on Twitter with their love for Watt’s interest in soccer
Football and soccer fans alike were enamored by Watt’s interest in the game. They took to Twitter to show their excitement. One fan mentioned questioned if he’d consider having stakes in another club for the sake of rivalry.
Would you ever consider ownership in football here in the UK? You could become a rival to Ryan Reynolds! @JJWatt @VancityReynolds
— Stephen Campbell (@GamingTeacher4) May 27, 2023
Fans also mentioned hoe exciting the actual game for third place was.
To be quite honest, wasn’t that a blast to watch? Only thing I don’t like was a mistake lost the game, but there’s a lesson ther that hopefully will help
— Matt Moore (@theMathIsRightX) May 28, 2023
As the ex-NFL star had chess in his picture, fans also challenged him to a game of chess.
JJ see me in Chess
— kemba (@DeetoDC) May 27, 2023
Furthermore, fans applauded Watt’s efforts in learning a new game.
Good effort JJ!!, I'm genuinely impressed with how you're embracing our game…and I guess now yours too!?
Roll on the start of the NFL season though, and myself embracing your game…NOW we're talking!!, RAAAAAAAIDERS!!!! ☠️🏈— Mark Timms (@Timmsy_77) May 27, 2023
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Finally, one fan mentioned the different kind of joy and sadness fans have when their clubs get relegated or promoted.
Promotion and relegation are wonderful and awful. The playoffs only amplify those feelings and are one of the most wonderful yet terrifying moments as a fan and player
— Jacob Gladwell (@JacobGladwell2) May 27, 2023
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All in all, fans were very impressed with Watt’s knowledge and love for the sport of soccer. They seemed to be pleasantly surprised by his interest in it. While Watt’s club has gotten promoted to the English Premier League, they have some tough times ahead. It only remains to be seen how well Watt’s team will do in tier 1 of the league.
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