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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid publicly declared his allegiance to Arsenal FC on Tuesday. The NBA star went on to show off his support just like any other Arsenal fan on the historic day.
NBA star Joel Embiid declares Arsenal support as Mikel Arteta wins Premier League title
Embiid posted on X (formerly Twitter), which read:
“IT’S BEEN A LONG TIME COMING… PROUD TO BE A GOONER #COYG.”
The announcement comes as Arsenal clinched the 2025/26 Premier League title to secure its first league title in 22 years. Embiid, a longtime soccer enthusiast with roots in Cameroon and France, has previously expressed admiration for Arsenal, citing players like Thierry Henry. The 76ers superstar’s fandom adds a notable celebrity boost to the Gunners’ stunning campaign.
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