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“It’s a Sign”: Elon Musk’s Super Bowl Favorite Leaves the NFL World Feuding Over His Choice

Published 02/12/2023, 9:15 PM EST

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The Super Bowl wields the power to bring together those who may not be fans of the game itself. An action-packed couple of hours with an electric performance at the halftime mark makes for the best way to spend one’s Sunday night. And from the looks of it Elon Musk, one of the most talked about people in the world, is also indulging in the hype surrounding the big game. And he has taken his pick for the big night.

Musk surprised the NFL world by taking to Twitter to reveal the team he’s rooting for. Fans were equally disappointed and delighted, given the division in the football world with regard to picking a favorite team. The Chiefs and Eagles both have passionate fan bases at their backs, so there’s no doubt Musk’s tweet that sided with one team started a few fires online.

Elon Musk leaves the NFL world battling it out

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Taking to the platform he owns, the billionaire made his Super Bowl favorite known. As the most trending topic on Twitter, alongside Musk’s established popularity, the replies to his tweet skyrocketed within minutes. So, what had the NFL world battling it out on Twitter?

Kansas City Chiefs fans were thoroughly offended when the billionaire revealed that he was rooting for the Eagles.

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The years he spent at the University of Pennsylvania could be the link to the Twitter CEO’s support for Philly. Eagles fans were undoubtedly happy with Musk’s revelation. On the other hand, Chiefs Nation was disgruntled and made sure it was known.

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Musk will be a happy camper at present. At the halftime marker, the Eagles took the lead 24-14. Both the Chiefs and Eagles desperately want their hands on the trophy. Their fan bases are even more passionate in their support. Here’s what they had to say about the billionaire’s team of choice.

Fans are equally pleased and disgruntled with Musk

Football fans are a passionate bunch. And when someone of Musk’s stature and popularity takes a side, there’s bound to be conflict. This fan had a simple but effective message for Musk.

Another user exclaimed.

Another fan stated.

One fan screamed.

This fan is sure that its a sign.

Eagles fans were quite happy at the turn of events and exclaimed.

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Elon Musk is known for his controversial takes and decisions. And from the looks of it, even his Super Bowl favorite has become a topic of contention. Additionally, the intense rivalry between the two fan bases has called for feuds in the days leading up to the Super Bowl. At 24-14, the Eagles have lived up to their reputation of being the best offense in the league this season. As Patrick Mahomes limped off the field towards the end of the second quarter, Chiefs fans will wait with bated breath, hoping to see their QB emerge stronger in the third quarter. Musk, alongside other Eagles fans, will hope that their team can continue to extend their dominance when they take the field once again.

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Anika Gomez

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Anika Gomez is an NFL writer at Essentially Sports. She holds a degree in Journalism, Psychology, and Communicative English from the National School of Journalism and Public Discourse. Anika loves American Football, Formula 1, Basketball, and Tennis.
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Hitesh Nigam