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Jokic supports Arsenal and celebrated Havertz's goal in the Champions League final (vid)
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Jokic supports Arsenal and celebrated Havertz's goal in the Champions League final (vid)

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • NBA star Nikola Jokic was seen celebrating Arsenal's goal in the Champions League final in Budapest.
  • Jokic's reaction to Kai Havertz's goal was captured and shared on social media.
  • His support for Arsenal is linked to the ownership structure of the Denver Nuggets, which shares a parent company with the London club.

NBA superstar Nikola Jokic was among the notable personalities in attendance at the Champions League final in Budapest, where he was seen enthusiastically celebrating Arsenal's opening goal. The Serbian center for the Denver Nuggets reacted strongly to Kai Havertz's early strike, which gave the London club a 1-0 lead.

Footage of Jokic celebrating the goal circulated widely on social media, sparking discussion among fans. While not wearing official Arsenal attire, his animated reaction clearly indicated his support for the English team during the high-stakes match at the Puskas Arena.

Jokic's presence and support for Arsenal are understood to be connected to the ownership of the Denver Nuggets. Both the Nuggets and Arsenal are part of the Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) portfolio. This shared ownership structure creates a link between the NBA team and the Premier League club, fostering a sense of connection for Jokic.

The article includes a tweet from Gigantes del Basket, a Spanish basketball publication, showing Nikola Jokic celebrating the Arsenal goal.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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