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Serena Williams’ Husband’s ‘8-Month’ Old Prophecy Comes True After NFL Running Back Copies Iconic ‘Fake Injury’ Celebration

Published 12/05/2022, 10:53 AM EST

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Women’s sports have become incredibly popular in recent years. Athletes like Megan Rapinoe and Serena Williams have also come forth to support women’s sports. Alexis Ohanian appreciates women’s sports just as much as her wife. The co-founder of Reddit is extremely forthright about his support for female soccer. After the NFL running back Alexander Mattinson executed a fantastic celebration move recently, Ohanian’s old prophecy surfaced.

Williams’ husband has been involved in the women’s soccer industry as a potential investor in the Los Angeles-based soccer franchise. He has always believed that women’s soccer can accomplish much more if it receives the right direction and assistance from the community.

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Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian’s old prophecy comes true

The co-founder of Reddit recently expressed his joy at the expansion of women’s soccer. He posted an earlier tweet, which had come true after almost eight months, on his social media accounts. He posted an old tweet, with a video attached in which the players of the Minnesota Vikings were seen dancing to celebrate their triumph.

The American businessman reshared the old tweet and wrote, “8 months ago…. This tweet is already aging well.” The Reddit co-founder’s old prophecy came to light after an NFL player did a fake celebration dance move that was taken as inspiration prominently from an NWSL soccer player. 

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Additionally, Ohanian also shared the fake injury moves done by Alexander Mattison, an American running back for the Minnesota Vikings, which turned into a celebration hook step and agreed with it being called out as an inspiration. Further, he captioned the post as “Women’s football creates culture.” When it comes to appreciating their success, the Reddit co-founder is a tremendous fan. Ohanian was frequently seen supporting his team, Angel City FC while watching live NWSL games. Ohanian’s social media account is clear proof of his support for his soccer team.

Ohanian believes that investing in Women’s soccer is good business

Serena Williams’ husband is an ardent soccer supporter. He has gradually embraced the sport with a business-minded approach. Notably, the Reddit co-founder wants his 5-year-old daughter to play soccer when she gets older, in light of the expansion of women’s soccer.

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The American billionaire believes that supporting the Los Angeles team at this early stage is a fantastic investment with a lot of potentials to grow. 

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Pratishtha Prakash

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Pratishtha Prakash is a Tennis writer at EssentiallySports. She has completed her Bachelor’s degree in Mass Media and Journalism from MIT ADT University, Pune. In the past, she has interned at the sports desk of The Hitavada, a regional English daily newspaper.
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Hitesh Nigam