It’s been a while since we saw JJ Watt with some of the Spanishl. And he was missed. Because since Velocity’s entry into the club was announced, the former NFL player had become, for many parrots, the most charismatic ambassador of the new project. His charisma, his history and his involvement with social causes fit perfectly with the values that many want for the club. But the trail had cooled down a bit. Until today.
A blue and white cap that says it all
Watt He reappeared this Tuesday in a video in which he acts as an ambassador for DICK’S Sporting Goods, a brand with which he has collaborated for some time. In the images, recorded in Katy (Texas), he is seen participating in a solidarity action in several public schools in Houston, bringing sports equipment to boys and girls excited by his presence. And what has attracted attention among parakeet fans has not only been the gesture of solidarity, but the accessory he was wearing: a cap from the RCD Espanyol. Well visible. Well placed. With pride. Even to dunk a basketball.
“Let’s spread some joy”
«We stopped in Katy, Texas, at the home of Dick’s Sport. We’re going to surprise a couple of local schools today in Houston. We have the Dick’s Sport fanmobile, we have loaded it with some things. Let’s surprise some kids and spread some holiday cheer. “Let’s have a day!” Watt says at the beginning of the video, smiling from ear to ear. He seems happy, involved, dedicated to the cause. And that, for Espanyolism, also has value. Because it shows that he is still there, that he has not forgotten the club. That he’s still wearing it.
An alliance that is also an image
Watt’s relationship with DICK’S is not new. On Christmas 2024, he starred with his brothers in a brutal advertising campaign, parodying movies like alone at home o Elf. In addition, it has become the image of the “House of Sport”, a 3D virtual experience that allows you to explore an online store as if it were physical. And he has also made educational content explaining how to choose helmets, shin guards or boots. A total star. And this Tuesday, with the cap of Espanyolhas also been one of ours.
A small gesture, but with a lot of meaning
It may seem silly, but it is not. Seeing Watt with the Espanyol cap, in an environment like that, is a reminder that the club has powerful allies, people with influence, people who not only put in money, but also give visibility. And at a time when the club needs to reaffirm its presence and identity, even a gesture like this becomes a small symbolic victory.
