J.J. and Kealia Watt are now the proud minority owners of a British football (soccer) team in the Premier League.
“When you invest in a club that’s been around since 1882, you must have great respect for its history and tradition. We understand that not only are we investing in the squad and manager, we’re investing in the town and its people. We take that responsibility very seriously and intend to work hard in earning their trust and support.”
The timing is ideal for the Watts, both personally and from a business standpoint, as Burnley is preparing for their promotion up to the Premier League, after they finished at the top of the EFL Championship, the second tier of English football, with 98 points. The franchise broke an EFL record after by securing promotion with seven matches remaining in the season and tied a league record by winning 10 league matches in a row. The Clarets are managed by former Manchester City and Belgium national team star Vincent Kompany, and their stadium is located four hours northwest of London.
Part of the reason the Watts want to invest in a European soccer team, aside from their collective love of the sport, is to help raise the profile of the sport in the United States. Also, Burnley is a very active part of its community, and we all know in Houston how big a part of the Watt brand community service is.
The charitable efforts at Burnley are impressive and something we’re excited to continue building a relationship with.
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