In the words of Yogi Berra, it’s Déjà vu all over again. This time the New Yorkers may have cut a little deeper.
The Empire State Building was lit up green to support the Philadelphia Eagles in their victory over the Washington Chiefs in the NFC Championship on Sunday night. Saquon Barkley, who previously played with the NFC East rival New York Giants through the 2024 season, ran for two touchdowns.
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Eagles coach Nick Sirianni smiles after being tackled during the second half of the NFC Championship game against the Washington Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
The X Landmark account showed a video of the building going green.
“I’m sorry I have to do this,” the post read. “Lights up in EAGLES colors in honor of NFC Championship win.”
The account explained that it was lighting up in the colors of whoever won the AFC Championship, but it didn’t seem to matter too much. Fans criticized the building for being heckled with colors in support of Philadelphia’s NFL team, seeing it as a betrayal of the city.
Eagles’ Jalen Hurts celebrates with the trophy after beating the Washington Chiefs in the NFC Championship, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
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The Empire State Building showed support for the Eagles two years ago when the team defeated the San Francisco 49ers to reach Super Bowl LVII. The building was also lit red for the Chiefs as they won the AFC Championship that year.
For what it’s worth, New York’s soccer teams haven’t had much to be happy about in a very long time.
The Giants, after allowing Barkley to go to free agency, finished the 2024 season 3-14. They have one playoff appearance in the past eight seasons.
The New York Jets finished the season 5-12. The Jets haven’t been to the playoffs since the 2010 season.
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2025-01-27 00:39:00
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