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VIDEO: That's gotta hurt! Giant NFL legend JJ Watt absolutely flattens goalkeeper in Burnley's TST clash with Nati SC

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Burnley minority owner and NFL legend JJ Watt absolutely flattened an opposition goalkeeper in their opening match of TST 2024.

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  • Burnley put out side for 7v7 TST 2024
  • Minority owner JJ Watt takes part
  • NFL legend flattens opposition keeper

  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The Soccer Tournament 2024 got underway on Wednesday and Burnley's first match was against Nati SC, aka Major League Soccer side FC Cincinnati. The Clarets fell to a 7-2 defeat but not without defensive end Watt taking out Nati's goalkeeper in an almighty thump at WakeMed Soccer Park.

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  • WATCH THE CLIP

    Footage shows the 6'5, 20-stone former NFL player having a heavy collision with Nati SC's keeper, prompting, oohs, ahs and laughs from those watching on.

  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Watt's Burnley outfit are one of 48 teams taking part in the men's seven-a-side event that runs until June 10. Both the men's and women's tournaments have a $1 million prize (£783,420) on the line so there is plenty to play for.

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    WHAT NEXT?

    Burnley', whose 11-a-side team were relegated to the Championship after finishing 19th in the Premier League this season, face Reggae Rovers in their second group stage match on Wednesday, followed by a clash with The CONCAFA SC on Thursday.

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