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Weeks After $1,000,000,000 News, Lakers Legend Magic Johnson’s Latest ‘MLS World Championship’ Statement Suffers Fans’ Wrath – “Didn’t Know They Bested Real Madrid”

Published Mar 28, 2023 | 11:22 PM EDT

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Magic Johnson was one of the greatest basketball players of all time. The former Lakers legend was considered a player with one of the best IQs in basketball. He has enjoyed a stellar career in this sport and has won many accolades. However, the five-time NBA winner soon left the court and kept his foot in the sports business.

The former NBA superstar was previously a part-owner of the LA Lakers, but he sold it a few years ago. However, that didn’t stop him from investing, as the 63-year-old is currently a part owner of several teams in various sports.

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He is a part owner of a baseball and a basketball team, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Sparks, respectively. Moreover, he is also a part owner of the eSports franchise Team Liquid. Soon he also became a part owner of MLS side Los Angeles FC. He has been enjoying his life as an owner. However, his recent post on social media has brought him into the limelight.

Magic Johnson suffers fans’ wrath after latest statement

Recently, Johnson shared a picture where he is seen wearing an MLS Cup championship ring. The latter shared the picture on his Twitter with the caption, “Check out my @LAFC MLS World Championship ring! The black diamonds really make the ring pop! I’ve never seen a Championship ring like this…Wow”

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This caught the eyes of soccer fans because he called LAFC a World Champion. Hence, netizens saw it as a perfect opportunity to slam the owner.

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While many were slamming Johnson for his mistake, some fans congratulated the former NBA star.

Nevertheless, perhaps fans should spare the former Lakers superstar, as he is yet to get familiar with soccer.

LAFC sets foot in Billion dollar club

Recently, it was a historic moment for both LAFC and MLS as the Black and Gold became a billion-dollar club, thanks to their recent success. The team lifted the MLS title last year, with the likes of Carlos Vela and Cristian Arango playing an instrumental role in their success.

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The ecstatic Johnson shared the news on Twitter. “Great news for my partners and I at @LAFC; our team is the first MLS team valued at $1B! We are keeping the momentum going after our first MLS Championship!”

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Johnson has been a part of the club since it was established as an expansion team. Moreover, he is a part owner alongside Hollywood superstar Will Ferrell and baseball star Nomar Garciaparra. Besides the club, the league is also growing exponentially. Indeed, it is great news for American soccer as they witness another milestone.

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Abhishek Mishra

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Abhishek Mishra is a soccer writer at EssentiallySports. With a keen interest in sports, he is pursuing journalism and aspires to become a sports journalist. Watching and playing soccer since childhood, Abhishek has won many accolades as well.
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