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J.J. Watt takes part in Burnley pub crawl for 'research' purposes

NFL legend J.J. Watt said he took part in a pub crawl in Burnley as "research" after he recently became a minority investor in the Premier League-bound football club.

Watt, who retired after a 12-year NFL career in January, announced his investment in Championship title winners Burnley last week alongside his wife, former United States midfielder Kealia Watt.

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The 34-year-old said he aims to understand Burnley's fan base and revealed he had drinks with supporters in the town.