Espanyol’s heroic victory on the RCDE Stadium in opposition to Atletico Madrid had as protagonists Miguel Angel Rubio and Pere Milla, the architects of the comeback in a second half to neglect for Simeone’s males. Nevertheless, they weren’t the one ones who grabbed the eye in Cornella. An NFL legend was seen in the vicinity of the stadium, sharing just a few beers with the followers. It was JJ Watt, a shareholder of Velocity Sports activities Restricted, the group that acquired the club just over a month ago.
The previous American participant posted a message on social media in good Spanish after the group’s victory within the league opener, saying that “there can be many extra beers sooner or later,” though he admitted that he won’t be able to return “till February for work causes,” coinciding with the tip of the NFL and the Tremendous Bowl. Watt at the moment works as a commentator for CBS Sports activities after retiring in January 2023.
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The Wisconsin native thanked the help of the group and mentioned the membership is in “glorious palms with Alan Tempo (proprietor of Velocity Sports activities Restricted)”.
A protracted profession within the NFL
Watt has been one of many nice NFL references throughout his 12 seasons as knowledgeable, unfold between the Houston Texans and the Arizona Cardinals. In Texas, he performed for a decade, establishing himself because the greatest defender of the 12 months on three events (2012, 2014 and 2015).
In his nation, he’s thought of a real sporting legend, though he by no means managed to succeed in the ultimate rounds of the playoffs. His aggressive ceiling was the second spherical, by no means reaching a Tremendous Bowl or a convention last. Even so, he’s recognised as among the best gamers of the final decade.
