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'Your concern is concerning' - Burnley co-owner JJ Watt goes on social media ramble after follower mistakes Clarets logo on his hat for religious emblem

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  • Watt wears Burnley hat on ESPN show
  • Fan questions Clarets logo, says its religiously affiliated
  • Ex-NFL star has fallen in love with English club
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    After appearing on ESPN's daytime show The Pat McAfee show, Watt was sent a screenshot by a follower questioning him for wearing a Burnley hat on-air. The follower accused him of wearing a hat with the logo of 'The all-seeing eye' - a religious emblem dated back to Egyptian mythology, among other representations.

    Watt quoted the follower's message on X, bringing the hammer down on them for the accusation while listing out a set of facts about the English club.

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    WHAT WATT SAID

    The Wisconsin native represented his club and stood up for them after a follower questioned him about the Clarets logo.

  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Watt has taken his role as a representative of the club incredibly seriously, traveling across the ocean to attend matches while even taking time out of his day to spend time with fans at local pubs. He's been pictured at a plethora of matches, and on social media, comments on matches every week - including a recent rant about a VAR decision against the Clarets.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR WATT AND BURNLEY?

    The Clarets are back in action on Wednesday, January 31 against Pep Guardiola and Manchester City. Clarets boss Vincent Kompany will return to his former club, looking to pull off an incredible upset.

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