Arsenal’s Champions League final ended in heartbreak on Saturday, with PSG winning on penalties after a 1-1 draw at the Puskas Arena in Budapest.
Kai Havertz struck early for Arsenal, but PSG fought back before Gabriel Magalhaes missed the decisive penalty in the shootout.
And while Nikola Jokic was certainly upset after being spotted backing Arsenal, another NBA star clearly enjoyed the collapse from afar.
Josh Hart mocks Arsenal fans before huge Knicks week
Josh Hart did not hide his delight after Arsenal’s defeat, taunting supporters by calling the club “A—enal”.
The Knicks guard is a passionate Chelsea fan and was publicly backing PSG in the final. He had already made his mood clear before kick-off, posting on X: “You couldn’t teach the type of Hate Watch I’m on today.”
However, there is still some risk attached to that public taunt. Hart is heading into the NBA Finals this week, giving Arsenal fans a reason to watch him closely.
For anyone who believes in bad luck or “energy”, mocking a beaten finalist before chasing a trophy yourself is bold behaviour.
Soccer and basketball together at Puskas Arena
The NBA and soccer crossover was intense last Saturday.
Beyond Jokic cheering for Arsenal at the stadium, Giannis Antetokounmpo was there as well.
The Milwaukee Bucks star presented Portuguese midfielder Vitinha with the Player of the Match award.
Hart also appeared to watch the game alongside his Knicks teammate Jeremy Sochan, a well-known Arsenal fan, and mocked him on social media after the match.
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