Burnley minority owner and NFL legend JJ Watt absolutely flattened an opposition goalkeeper in their opening match of TST 2024.The Soccer Tournament 2024 got underway on Wednesday and Burnley’s first match was against Nati SC, aka Major League Soccer side FC Cincinnati. The Clarets fell to a 7-2 defeat but not without defensive end Watt taking out Nati’s goalkeeper in an almighty thump at WakeMed Soccer Park.Footage shows the 6’5, 20-stone former NFL player having a heavy collision with Nati SC’s keeper, prompting, oohs, ahs and laughs from those watching on.Watt’s Burnley outfit are one of 48 teams taking part in the men’s seven-a-side event that runs until June 10. Both the men’s and women’s tournaments have a $1 million prize (£783,420) on the line so there is plenty to play for.
