Mamdani Spotted Cheering for Arsenal with Spike Lee

On Sunday, Mayor Zoran Mamdani was seen enjoying a soccer match alongside renowned filmmaker Spike Lee at a bar in Brooklyn.

A dedicated Arsenal supporter, he celebrated as the Premier League team triumphed over West Ham, inching closer to clinching their first title in two decades.

Dressed in a black jacket over his black and red Arsenal jersey, Mamdani mingled with fellow Gunners enthusiast Spike Lee at the Fancy Free bar, situated in the vibrant Fort Greene area.

Earlier in the week, Lee had been sporting an Arsenal jersey and a Yankees cap while cheering for the Knicks during their Game 3 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers.

They were seen smiling as onlookers snapped photos of the moment.

Footage captured Mamdani approaching Lee for a hug, while fellow fans joined in with enthusiastic cheers.

As they shared the joyous atmosphere, bar patrons couldn’t help but sing a rendition of “Seven Nation Army,” famously chanted by former Labor leader Jeremy Corbyn, playfully tweaking the lyrics to fit Mamdani’s name.

This isn’t the first time the duo has been spotted together at the same bar; they also watched an Arsenal game there previously, close to Lee’s residence.

Back in September, just before his election win, Mamdani posted a picture of himself and Lee at a match, posing with fans in front of a mural celebrating Lee’s acclaimed film, Do the Right Thing.

Although this match presented its challenges, Arsenal secured a win, bringing them a step closer to the Premier League title.

The Gunners are currently trailing second-placed Manchester City by four points, aiming for their first title since 2004.

Mamdani has been vocal about his unwavering support for the team. He particularly cherished a video greeting from former Arsenal player Ian Wright, which made quite an impression on him.

Reflecting on his fandom, Mamdani shared, “I started following Arsenal in the early 2000s, thanks to my uncle.” He elaborated on his roots, mentioning, “I was born in Kampala, Uganda. My father’s side of the family is from East Africa, and Arsenal was one of the first teams with a notable number of African players, like Kolo Toure and Nwankwo Kanu.”