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Josh Hart's remark on Chelsea sparks fan backlash over interpretation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 6:45 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Josh Hart's remark on Chelsea sparks fan backlash over interpretation

Summary

Josh Hart, a swingman for the New York Knicks and self-proclaimed Chelsea fan, stirred controversy with a post expressing a desire for a 'Championship season' for Chelsea ahead of their Premier League opening match. Many fans misinterpreted Hart's comment, potentially linking it to the team being relegated to the EFL Championship. Hart's intention was to communicate hopes for a successful season without European commitments. Chelsea recently won their first Premier League match of the season against Fulham 3-2. This incident highlights different interpretations of sports terminology between American and English fans.

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•Josh Hart publicly supports Chelsea as they start their 2026-27 season.
•Hart wished for a 'Championship season', causing confusion among fans.
•Chelsea won their Premier League opener against Fulham 3-2.
•Fans pointed out the double meaning of 'Championship' in this context.
•Hart has been a Chelsea supporter since his teenage years.

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6:45 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea fans not pleased with Josh Hart’s message about a ‘Championship season’

What they're saying

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New York Knicks swingman Josh Hart might not have realised what he wished for Chelsea to accomplish in the 2026-27 Premier League season. Hart has claimed he’s been a huge Chelsea fan since the early 2010s, joining ‘The Blues’ and publicly rooting for them in recent years despite their roughest stretch in over 20 years during this time.
— Yahoo Sports

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