When you’re one of many NFL followers who thinks Taylor Swift is ruining soccer, Charles Barkley has a message for you: “You’re only a loser or a jackass!”

That was the NBA legend’s message Thursday, dunking on T.S. critics from the desk of his “King Charles” present on CNN … blasting followers who’ve come for Swift, accusing her of screwing up soccer.

“I am gonna look proper in that digicam,” Barkley mentioned, “When you’re screaming at T-Swift saying she ruined [football], you are only a loser.”

Chuck continued … “You are only a loser or a jackass. You will be A or B. One of many two.”

Legendary sportscaster Bob Costas — a visitor of Barkley and Gayle King‘s — additionally spoke on the Traylor frenzy … and it is clear he would not consider the negativity will have an effect on the hundred-plus million followers who will watch Tremendous Bowl LVIII.

“On the subject of the Tremendous Bowl, the place lots of people who do not watch soccer all yr lengthy, double the viewers,” Costas mentioned.

“Like 90 of the highest 100 rated tv exhibits in a given yr are soccer video games — virtually all of them NFL video games.”

The Swift Impact on the NFL is not a mirage … the Chiefs and the league have benefited from a reported $330+ million bump in “model worth” on account of the high-profile relationship.