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Charles Barkley sounds off on NFL's Taylor Swift critics: 'You're just a loser'

Both Taylor Swift's fans and her detractors have turned the pop star into one of the biggest stories entering Super Bowl LVIII.

Charles Barkley had some words for the latter group on Thursday.

Speaking with Gayle King and Bob Costas on CNN, the popular "NBA on TNT" commentator used his usual bluntness to take aim at fans who have accused Swift of ruining football with her appearances at Kansas City Chiefs games to cheer on her boyfriend, All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce.

"If you’re screaming at Taylor Swift saying she ruined [football], you’re just a loser.