Live Bar February 14, 2019 As the world's most popular sport, the football industry has attracted a lot of money. In today's football, there are many celebrities who become the owners or shareholders of a certain club. The Sun took stock of celebrities who invested in football.
Ryan Reynolds (acquisition of Wales Fifth Division club Wrexham)
As a Hollywood A-lister, Ryan Reynolds has been the protagonist of well-known films such as "Deadpool" and "Green Lantern", and he recently acquired Wrexham, a fifth-tier club in Wales. After the acquisition of Wrexham, Reynolds is said to have produced Netflix-style episodes about the club.
Louis-Tomlinson (unsuccessful acquisition of Doncaster)
Due to his eye-catching performance in a charity match, individual group member Louis Tomlinson joined childhood club Doncaster. In 2014, he made his debut for doncaster reserves. That same year, he teamed up with former Doncaster club president John Ryan in an attempt to buy the club. However, due to the failure to provide a satisfactory business operation plan, the acquisition eventually collapsed.
Natalie Portman (founded Angel City, a major league soccer club)
As one of Hollywood's best-known actresses, Natalie Portman also has her own business plan. The Angel City Club he founded has been invested by a number of famous actresses, including Eva Longoria, Jessica Chastain, Jennifer Garner and others. It is reported that angel city club will participate in the U.S. women's major league in 2022.
Will Farrell (acquisition of los ANGELES FC stake in major league club)
In 2016, comedian Will Farrell acquired a stake in Major League Club Los Angeles FC. In 2018, Los Angeles FC started its debut season in major leagues.
LeBron James (owns part of Liverpool)
After Fenway Sports Group's acquisition of Liverpool in 2011, James' investment firm took a 2% stake. James initially invested about £5 million, and by 2019, the value of his shares had reached £24 million.
Matthew McConaughey (owns a portion of Austin FC)
Austin FC will start its debut season in Major League Baseball in 2021, with American actor Matthew McConaughey being one of the club's shareholders.
Elton John (former Chairman of Watford)
In 1976, Elton John became president of Watford and appointed Graham Taylor as manager, leading the team up three levels to become a member of the English top flight.
In 1987, Elton John sold Watford but remained president of the club. In 1997, he bought Watford FC.
Diveolo (acquisition of a stake in phoenix rise club)
In 2014, after the reorganization of the Phoenix Rising Club, Di Polo, a member of the well-known electronic music group Major Lazer, acquired part of the club's shares. Currently, The Phoenix Rise Club is playing in the Second Division of the United States.
Hugh Jackman (owns part of Norwich)
In 2011, Wolverine actor Hugh Jackman had the opportunity to invest in Norwich. Today, he is one of the club's minority shareholders.
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