Overview
- Hart answered a soccer question at a Knicks NBA Finals press conference and said Arsenal had never won the Champions League before adding, “London’s blue, never red,” a line widely shared online.
- The barb landed on the heels of Arsenal’s 2026 Champions League final loss to Paris Saint-Germain on May 30, which gave rival fans a ready talking point.
- The remark drew quick pickup from sports outlets and accounts including Barstool Sports and other social posts that circulated video and quotes of Hart’s comments.
- Coverage frames the jab as consistent with Hart’s long‑standing, public support for Chelsea rather than an unexpected incident, and no notable team discipline or sustained controversy has been reported.
- The episode highlights how club rivalries cross sports and platforms by turning a Finals media moment into football banter while Hart remains focused on his on‑court role in New York’s title run.