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Jay-Z Declares He Is a Gunner, as He Picks Arsenal
By Bleacher Report
Perhaps eager to join the chorus of boos for Robin van Persie upon his return to Emirates Stadium, Jay-Z was in attendance for Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Manchester United along with friend, collaborator and Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin.
Jay-Z, a part owner of the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets until he recently started his own sports management agency, previously attended Man City’s match against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in 2010 as a guest of City. He later clarified his allegiances to Arsenal Magazine:
“After that game the press started reporting that I was a Manchester City fan, I am really glad all that has been cleared up and that everybody in the UK knows that I am an Arsenal fan.
“I will come to Emirates soon that’s for sure. I love London as a city, it’s just finding time when I am over here for a few days to come and watch a game. I will find time soon, I will make sure of it.”
And three years later, he did.
Jay also explained how he first became an Arsenal supporter.
“It was about five years ago now,” explains the ten-time Grammy Award winner. “When Thierry Henry was at the club I saw him play and I just thought he was an amazing player, ever since then I have been a big fan of the club, following you guys and still today you play the beautiful football that Thierry did, I think he had a real long term effect on the team.”
“I love all sports, but what I really love is when people play sport in a beautiful way, and that’s one thing Arsenal do for sure.”
So now that Jay-Z has finally made it to the Emirates, he really should go watch Martin’s favorite club, League Two side Exeter City.
Posted by Editor
on May 1, 2013. Filed under LIFE & STYLE, STYLE.
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iye
May 1, 2013 at 11:05 am
so what if jay z is a gunner?twamukwete story ba tumfweko?find someting sensible to tell us.
The mwamba
May 1, 2013 at 12:29 pm
Arsenal likulu.
smooth operator
May 1, 2013 at 2:47 pm
So what if jay is a gunner?
bm
May 1, 2013 at 6:54 pm
who cares abt dis free mason demon?
EMMY
May 1, 2013 at 7:16 pm
So what if this lower degree freemason is a gunner? There are many gunners out there. This is not news.
Green Air
May 1, 2013 at 7:21 pm
” i am a Zanaco fan” Tumfweko you should publish my statement as news.
boss
May 1, 2013 at 8:35 pm
of course it’s news. Jay wants to buy shares in Arsenal which is a good thing.
Cindy
May 2, 2013 at 10:03 am
Plz stop the bad comments and let those who enjoy and like them comment, ar u trying to make names from your bad comments? Am the gunners and we o’ways smart and plays in a beautiful way go the gunners. Nishi majelous.