Empire State Building Honors Arsenal's 1st Premier League Title in 22 Years

1 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 13

Red-and-white lights illuminated the Empire State Building on May 31, marking Arsenal’s first English Premier League championship in 22 years.
Arsenal sealed the title on May 19 after Manchester City lost, setting off celebrations from London to New York, where fans spilled out of bars in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Zohran Mamdani and Spike Lee joined supporters at a packed Brooklyn bar for Arsenal’s final match and trophy lift, underscoring how visible the club’s U.S. following has become.
The tribute highlighted a broader shift in American sports culture: European soccer, once a niche pursuit with limited TV access and scant media coverage, now commands mainstream attention.