Will Ferrell has become the latest celebrity to invest in Leeds United – joining Gladiator star Russell Crowe and Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps.
The 56-year-old Hollywood actor bought a stake in 49ers Enterprises, owner of the Championship club, in which golfers Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas also own shares.
Ferrell, who is best known for his comedic roles in films such as Elf, Anchorman and Blades Of Glory, is already a co-owner of Major Soccer team Los Angeles FC.
He revealed his love for English football during a six day trip to watch games across the country with friends, including Manchester City’s 3-1 victory over Aston Villa last season, chatting to Sky Sports experts including Gary Neville before the game.
Ferrell, who played the chief executive of toy company Mattel in last summer’s box office hit Barbie alongside Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, was also spotted having a pint with fans before watching Wrexham beat Wealdstone in the National League.
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From the star of Deadpool Ryan Reynolds and It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia creator Rob McElhenney, both 47, purchased the Welsh club in 2021, the team received global attention.
Wrexham recently secured a second consecutive promotionwhile the Disney+ documentary series Welcome To Wrexham, which follows the club’s trials and tribulations, is in its third season.
Leeds missed out on automatic promotion to the Premier League on Saturday after a 2-1 home defeat to Southampton and Ipswich’s 2-0 win over Huddersfield ensured the Tractor Boys’ return to the top flight for the first time in 22 years.
Daniel Farke’s side now aim to return to the top flight via the play-offs and face Norwich in the semi-final first leg at Carrow Road next Sunday.
Spieth, a three-time major winner, confirmed that he and fellow American Thomas purchased minority shares in the club last summer.
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