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<\/p>\nAndrew Garfield grew up with a different kind of football, but his time in the Bay Area has made him a part of the Niner Gang!<\/p>\n
Garfield spoke recently about how he got into American football and why the San Francisco 49ers are his favourite team.<\/p>\n
During an appearance on the Today show, the Social Network star explained how he came into this new fandom, and what appeals to him most about the 49ers.<\/p>\n
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Photo by Ezra Shaw\/Getty Images<\/p>\n
Andrew Garfield explains newfound San Francisco 49ers fandom<\/p>\n
During an appearance on the Today show, Andrew Garfield was asked about his experience getting into American football.<\/p>\n
Despite his initial hesitation, Garfield has been getting into the sport, revealing that he had become a fan of the San Francisco 49ers.<\/p>\n
“I’ve been getting into American football! I call it American football because it’s not actual football. Sorry, I know!<\/p>\n
“But I’ve been getting into it. I played it on the beach recently with my nephews in Devon, and we had a great time\u2026 I’m gonna have to say the 49ers. That’s none of your business; that’s just my team!”<\/p>\n
Andrew Garfield shows love to the New York Knicks<\/p>\n
Speaking further, Andrew Garfield also quickly congratulated the New York Knicks and the city as a whole for their 2026 NBA championship.<\/p>\n
“But I also just want to say, go Knicks! What a time to be a New Yorker, holy hell! Congratulations to this city!”<\/p>\n
Of course, Garfield will have a special affection for the Knicks and New York City, given that he played Spider-Man during a special portion of his career.<\/p>\n
Perhaps no superhero character is more synonymous with their city than Spider-Man, who is considered a cultural institution in New York.<\/p>\n
So, for Garfield to show love to the Knicks, another cultural institution within New York, will be a special moment for fans.<\/p>\n
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