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    I can relate to Beckham – it’s tough being in long-distance relationship with a Little Mix star, says Oxlade-Chamberlain

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    ALEX OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN says he can relate to David and Victoria Beckham as he admitted the toughness of being in a long-distance relationship.The 35-capped England international began dating music superstar Perrie Edwards from hit band Little Mix in 2017 shortly after joining Liverpool.
    Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain says he and partner Perrie Edwards can relate to The BeckhamsCredit: Getty
    David and Victoria Beckham discussed the difficulties of their long-term relationship in the new documentaryCredit: Reuters
    Oxlade-Chamberlain left England to sign for Turkish side Besiktas during the summerCredit: Instagram @besiktas
    He has discussed the difficulties of not living with his family now he’s abroadCredit: Instagram/@perrieedwards
    While he was lifting the Champions League, European Super Cup, Club World Cup, Premier League, Carabao Cup and the FA Cup during his six seasons at Anfield, their relationship continued to blossom.
    The couple had a baby boy together in 2021 and then announced their engagement in the summer of 2022.
    However, while Oxlade-Chamberlain decided to move to Turkish giants Besiktas in August, work commitments meant that his family were not able to join him on a full time basis.
    Just like thousands of other football fans, he and Perrie did find time to watch the recent David Beckham Netflix documentary together.
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    At times, Oxlade-Chamberlain and Edwards, a high-profile England footballer and a member of a globally successful girl band, have been described in tabloid reports as “the new Beckhams”.
    Speaking to The Athletic, the former Arsenal ace said: “I think they were a bit of a bigger deal than we are.
    “I thought [the documentary] was amazing. It was a big eye-opener for me actually.
    “Even as a footballer, knowing how things can be, I didn’t realise how much Beckham had gone through. Even Perrie watched it. She loves Posh Spice.”
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    The documentary delved into how much time the Beckhams spent after his move to Real Madrid, then uprooting his family again to head to America only for him to return to Europe on loan at AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain.
    Oxlade-Chamberlain revealed that Perrie and their son, Axel, have been flying back and forth to Istanbul to stay with him and he admits that the distance from his loved ones is the hardest part of playing abroad.
    He said: “Even when I was at Liverpool they would often come up for a week and go back down for two weeks because Perrie has to work in London a lot of the time.
    “There were elements I could relate to [in the documentary]. Perrie could relate to a lot of it, too, travelling back and forth and recording while looking after our little boy.
    “He talks a lot now and he’s a bit more switched on at two-and-a-bit, so he’s starting to question where I am and what I’m doing, but he’s slowly understanding.
    “But these are the sacrifices you have to make for your future and your family’s future.
    “They understood [Besiktas] was the best opportunity to tick all the boxes that I need to tick and come and play some football.
    “They came here last week and it was like a little holiday for us. We’re making it work.”
    Oxlade-Chamberlain has enjoyed a rollercoaster start to life in Turkey and has already seen a change in manager in his brief stint there.
    So far he has scored once in ten appearances and he says he is loving life on the pitch despite the cauldron of pressure at Besiktas from their expectant fans.
    He added: “I’m at a proper, proper football club with ambition and a big fanbase and expectation.
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    “That need to win and that need to perform is definitely still there.
    “I just want to play. I need to play, to take this opportunity and see what I can still achieve while my legs are still moving.”
    The England international and Little Mix star got engaged last yearCredit: Instagram
    Oxlade-Chamberlain and Perrie posing with the Champions League trophy in 2019Credit: Reuters More

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      Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock’s footballer husband unemployed at 32 after having contract terminated

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      FORMER Premier League star Andre Gray has been left unemployed after seeing his contract terminated at Aris.The 32-year-old is married to Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock.
      Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Andre Gray married last yearCredit: Instagram
      The couple have been together since 2016Credit: Getty
      Gray and the pop star tied the knot in a stunning beach ceremony in Jamaica last year.
      And the couple have two-year-old twins.
      But on the pitch the striker is currently without a club after mutually agreeing to end his deal with Greek side Aris.
      Gray found the back of the net 13 times in 39 games last season.
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      He worked his way up the football pyramid, having been a youngster at Wolves and Shrewsbury.
      But he made a name for himself at Hinkley United in the sixth tier before moving to Luton when the Prem side were in the National League – then known as the Conference.
      In 2014 he earned a switch to Brentford but stayed at the Bees for just one season before Burnley signed him for a then club record £6million fee.
      Gray helped fire them to promotion to the Premier League with 23 goals and then after another season at Turf Moor he joined Watford.
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      Andre Gray spent four seasons with WatfordCredit: Reuters
      He featured 126 times for the Hornets before going on loan to QPR and then Aris.
      The free agent, who has 23 Prem goals to his name, has been linked with a return to England with reports suggesting that several Championship clubs are considering signing him.
      Gray is not the only footballer in a relationship with a member of Little Mix, ex-Arsenal and Liverpool star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is engaged to Perrie Edwards. More

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      I’m Champions League winner who made £50m and is engaged to Little Mix pop superstar – but now I’m unemployed at 29

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      CHAMPIONS LEAGUE winner Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has enjoyed a roller-coaster career.From trophy-laden Arsenal and Liverpool spells to starring for England, the Ox has played on the biggest stages of all.
      Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is currently without a clubCredit: Getty
      Oxlade-Chamberlain has been with Perrie Edwards since 2017Credit: INSTAGRAM/PERRIE EDWARDS
      The pop star gave birth to their first child last summerCredit: INSTAGRAM/PERRIE EDWARDS
      But after seeing out the final year of his Anfield contract, he now finds himself unemployed at just 29.
      With £50million in career earnings in the bank, according to Capology, and stunning Little Mix star fiancee Perrie Edwards at his side, Oxlade-Chamberlain is plotting his next move.
      Oxlade-Chamberlain began dating the pop superstar in 2017 and they had a son together last year.
      He is able to spend more time with his family as his search for a new club continues.
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      The 29-year-old is supposedly on the radar of Premier League sides Aston Villa and Brentford.
      He has also been linked with Besiktas in Turkey and an unnamed Saudi Arabian side.
      Oxlade-Chamberlain began his career at Southampton before being swiftly snapped up by Arsenal.
      He spent six years at the Gunners, winning three FA Cups with the club.
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      The 35-cap England star then sealed a £35million move to Liverpool.
      He played 146 times for the Reds, winning the Premier League and Champions League.
      His career in recent years has been plagued by injuries, playing just 13 matches last season.
      But that hasn’t put him off a stunning return to football.
      He told the Mirror: “I still want success, I’ve had a taste of it here, they’ve been the best years ever.
      “So, if by any chance, I can have another sniff of achieving anything like that again then I’d bite your hand off.

      “I think I need to go and play somewhere as consistently as possible. They say you’re coming into your peak at 29, so I want to go and test myself, play consistently somewhere.
      “I’m still hungry, I still feel I have a lot of games left in me and a lot of energy left in me. I don’t like to say a point to prove, but that’s always been my attitude.”
      Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are engagedCredit: Instagram @perrieedwards More

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      I’m an ex-Premier League ace with £18m in career earnings – I married Little Mix star and started a new life in Greece

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      FORMER Premier League star Andre Gray has swapped London for Greece – but had to leave behind his Little Mix star wife.Leigh-Anne Pinnock is one-third of the pop group and has recently launched her solo career.
      Andre Gray is married to Little Mix star Leigh-Anne PinnockCredit: Instagram
      They began dating in 2016 and tied the knot in Jamaica this summerCredit: Instagram
      Pinnock was unable to join her husband in GreeceCredit: Getty
      The Little Mix star recently launched her solo careerCredit: Alamy
      Andre Gray plays for Aris ThessalonikiCredit: Alamy
      And her busy schedule meant she was unable to join husband Gray when he joined Aris Thessaloniki last summer.
      The striker signed for the Greek side on a free transfer following his release from Watford.
      Gray, 32, spent five years at the Hornets and scored 21 goals in 126 games for the club, with his last season spent on loan at QPR in the Championship.
      He established himself in the top flight with Burnley initially, having fired them to promotion with 23 Championship goals in 2015-16.
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      Gray enjoyed a meteoric rise from the National League to the Prem in just two years and with it came a handsome fortune.
      The former Luton and Brentford star is believed to have earned £18million during his career – a good return for a player released by Shrewsbury at the age of 19.
      He began dating Pinnock in 2016 and the couple got married in Jamaica this summer following a three-year engagement.
      The happy couple said ‘I do’ in front of friends and family, including Little Mix pal Jade Thirlwall.
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      Both Gray and Pinnock have Jamaican heritage with the forward making 13 appearances for the Reggae Boys.
      They also enjoyed their honeymoon on the Caribbean island with Pinnock wowing in a yellow bikini.
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      Liverpool vs Real Madrid Wags, from models to a Little Mix singer, as the European giants meet in the Champions League

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      THEY don’t call it the beautiful game for nothing.Excitement is at fever pitch ahead of tonight’s Champions League last-16 clash between Liverpool and Real Madrid.
      Excitement is at fever pitch ahead as Liverpool take on Real Madrid in the Champions LeagueCredit: AFP
      And these stunning Wags will be cheering on their other halves when The Reds take on Los Blancos in the first leg of their last-16 clash.
      As the saying goes, behind every man is a great woman, so we kick off the interest early with the lowdown on some of the players’ wives and girlfriends who provide them with much-needed support at home.
      From a doctor and architect to a world-famous singer and a reality TV star, this lot are in a league of their own . . .
      Mishel Gerzig – goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois
      Mishel Gerzig and Thibaut Courtois were first spotted together in 2020
      IT’S not hard to see why Israeli model Mishel, 25, caught the eye of the Belgian goalie, 30, who slid into her DMs on Instagram.
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      The pair were first spotted together in Ibiza after Belgium were knocked out of Euro 2020.
      This summer the happy couple got engaged, as Courtois dropped to one knee to ask for his beloved’s hand in marriage.
      Jordan Ozuna – striker Karim Benzema
      Karim Benzema’s Wag Jordan Ozuna used to be a waitress at Hooters
      Model Jordan used to work as a Hooters waitress in Las Vegas but is now signed to several US-based modelling agencies.
      The stunning 32-year-old has used her enviable figure to help promote State Management, Caroline Gleason Management, Tricia Brink Management, and The Salt Agency.
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      She joined Benzema at the Ballon d’Or ceremony, where he was crowned the world’s best player.
      Sandra Garal – forward Marco Asensio
      Sandra Garal met Marco Asensio while working as a nightclub waitress
      SANDRA met Marco, 27, while working as a waitress in a nightclub in 2019.
      The Spanish couple managed to keep their relationship a secret for months.
      The 26-year-old, who studied architecture in Madrid, now models and has over 340,000 Instagram followers.
      Maria Julia Mazalli – forward Vinicius Junior
      Maria Julia Mazalli started dating Vinicius Junior in 2019
      AN eagle-eyed fan revealed the 22-year-old winger was dating Maria in 2019 after they each posted selfies in the same bathroom.
      The 27-year-old influencer found fame on Brazilian reality show, Holiday With The Ex in 2017.
      Natalia Becker – goalkeeper Alisson Becker
      Natalia Becker met Alisson Becker in their native Brazil in 2012
      BRAINY Natalia, 31, met Alisson, 30, in their native Brazil in 2012 while she was studying to become a doctor.
      They married in 2015 and moved to Liverpool three years later.
      They have three kids – Helena, five, Matteo, two, and Rafael, one.
      Larissa Pereira – striker Roberto Firmino
      Larissa Pereira and Roberto Firmino were married in 2017
      THE model married Roberto, 31, in their home country of Brazil in 2017 after three years together.
      As well as being a mum to their three daughters, the 30-year-old is an entrepreneur, having founded fashion brand BeValen Store.
      Rike Nooitgedagt – defender Virgil van Dijk
      Rike Nooitgedagt and Virgil van Dijk were childhood sweethearts and wed in 2017
      FIERCELY private Rike, 31, gave up her job as a fashion sales manager to support the 31-year-old Dutch ace when he signed to Celtic in 2013.
      The childhood sweethearts wed in 2017 and have kids Nila and Jadi.
      Rute Cardoso – forward Diogo Jota
      Rute Cardoso and Diogo Jota are childhood sweetheartsCredit: rutecfcardoso14/Instagram
      CHILDHOOD sweethearts Rute, and Diogo, both 26, met at school in their native Portugal.
      Rute seems to have settled well into life in the UK and even admitted to being a fan of Peaky Blinders.
      The couple have a one-year-old son called Dinis.
      Perrie Edwards – midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
      Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Perrie Edwards have become one of the hottest showbiz couples
      THE Little Mix star and Alex, both 29, have become one of the hottest showbiz couples since they started dating in 2016.
      They welcomed son, Axel, in 2021, and Perrie looked incredible on the girl band’s recent Confetti Tour.
      Saffie Khan – midfielder Curtis Jones
      Saffie Khan and Curtis Jones went Instagram official in 2021
      THE couple went Instagram official in 2021, but it is believed they have been dating since 2019.
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      Saffie is signed to M Models Management and lives with Curtis, 22.
      The 20-year-old often shares snaps of her lavish holidays with her 40K followers. More

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      Little Mix singer Adam Harison revealed as pitch invader who stopped play during Euro 2020 final

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      A PITCH invader who stopped play during England’s Euro 2020 final against Italy has been revealed as a singer who took part in a Little Mix TV show. Adam Harison ran onto the field at Wembley during the second half and several stewards were needed to tackle him.
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      A fan ran onto the pitch during England’s game against ItalyCredit: Getty
      Adam celebrating Luke Shaw’s goalCredit: @adamharison/Instagram
      The singer has more than 40,000 Instagram followersCredit: @adamharison/Instagram
      His stunt forced the nail-biting showdown to be put on pause while security staff attempted to nab him.
      The football fan had jumped over the advertising hoardings with his shirt in hand.
      Two members of security followed Adam and appeared to have him cornered near the touchline, but he managed to evade the duo before knocking a third steward to the ground.
      One of the stewards then appeared to drag him to the floor – but he soon got back up.
      A fourth steward then sprinted onto the surface – just yards away from Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma – and successfully stopped him.
      Adam, who was a member of boyband New Priority on BBC’s Little Mix The Search, had been partying in the stands before he carried out his daring pitch invasion.
      He posted several videos to Instagram showing him arriving at the stadium and celebrating Luke Shaw’s opening goal in the second minute of the match.
      The singer shared footage of the dash joking ‘that was fun’
      It took four stewards to stop the pitch invader – who has been revealed as singer Adam HarisonCredit: The Sun
      Many believe the man looks like YouTuber Jake PaulCredit: EPA
      He stood among rowdy fans as they shouted and punched the air after it looked as though England may finally bring it home.
      Adam, wearing a red England shirt, beamed into the camera – but that was his final post inside the stadium as he was likely ejected from the ground.
      Although he did later share a clip of his stunt, cheekily captioning it: “Well that was fun.”
      The singer-songwriter, who has 40,000 followers on Instagram, rose to fame on the BBC programme, which aimed to find a band to support them on their UK tour.
      Adam’s group – with members Kaci Brookz, Adam Harison, Talis Eros, Zeekay and Lee Collinson – missed out on the win to Since September.
      He shot to fame on the BBC programme Little Mix The Search as a member of New Priority boybandCredit: @adamharison/Instagram
      Adam shared several Instagram stories on him partying at WembleyCredit: @adamharison/Instagram
      The pitch invader is said to look like YouTuber and professional boxer Jake Paul, who is set to fight Tyron Woodley on August 28.
      It was an interesting final at Wembley, with the remote control car that delivers the match ball making a popular return.
      There was also a Scotland flag with the words ‘we’ll be back’ behind the goal when Leonardo Bonucci equalised.

      And a brave Italy fan went to the game dressed as a slice of pepperoni PIZZA, pictured standing next to cartoon character Mario.
      Italy went on to win the final in a penalty shootout 3-2 to secure their second European title.
      And Cristiano Ronaldo was also celebrating after winning the Golden Boot thanks to his five goals and one assist.
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      Who is Little Mix star Perrie Edwards’ boyfriend Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain? Are they having a baby together?

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      ALEX OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN was part of Liverpool’s Premier League title winning season last year.And off the pitch he spends time with his pop star girlfriend Perrie Edwards from Little Mix – who has announced she is pregnant.
      Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Perrie Edwards have been public since 2017Credit: Splash News
      Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Perrie Edwards recently announced they are expecting a childCredit: Instagram
      Who is Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain?
      Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is a 27-year-old footballer who plays in midfield for champions Liverpool.
      He has made 35 appearances at international level for England.
      Oxlade-Chamberlain joined Liverpool from Arsenal in August 2017 for £35million.
      In addition to winning the Premier League with Liverpool, he has also won the Champions League in 2019 and the FA Cup with Arsenal on three occasions – in 2014, 2015 and 2017.
      Prior to joining Arsenal he made 36 appearances for Southampton.
      Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and girlfriend Perrie EdwardsCredit: The Mega Agency
      When did Alex Oxlade-Chamberlin and Perrie Edwards start dating?
      Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Perrie Edwards, both 27, initially kept their relationship under wraps before going public in 2017.
      In an interview published in June 2019, Perrie explained how she has found the perfect partner.
      She said: “I’m a little creep sometimes, I’m a little weirdo. And he loves me for that, and that’s why I’m like, ‘Woohoo!’ You know? I don’t have to put on a front and be this perfect girlfriend.
      Perrie Edwards says she’s found the perfect partnerCredit: Refer to Caption
      “He’s like, perfection. He’s not too much, he’s not too clingy, but he’s not too cool for school.
      “He’s got a perfect balance, he’s super supportive of everything I do, which is so nice.”
      She added: “He just wants the best for me, as do I him.
      “So it’s just a lovely balanced healthy relationship, and I love it. It’s a breath of fresh air.”
      Perrie Edwards, who is a singer with Little Mix, watches Oxlade-Chamberlain during Liverpool vs Tottenham

      Who is Perrie Edwards?
      Perrie is one fourth of Little Mix alongside Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall and Jesy Nelson.
      They were put together on The X Factor in 2011.
      They have since gone on to sell over 50 million records worldwide.
      And in 2020 they had a prime time TV spot with their own show Little Mix: The Search. More

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      Who is Leigh-Anne Pinnock’s fiancé Andre Gray

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      ANDRE GRAY opened a new chapter in his career after joining Watford from Burnley.He’s currently engaged to Little Mix singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock with the pair set to welcome their first child later this year.
      Andre Gray is engaged to Little Mix singer Leigh-Anne PinnockCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Who is Andre Gray?
      Andre Gray was born in Wolverhampton in 1991 and started his career at the Wolves academy in 2004.
      He made his debut for Shrewsbury Town in 2009, making four appearances before joining non-league Hinckley United a year later.
      After his successful spell at Hinckley, his career began to follow the trajectory of Leicester star Jamie Vardy.
      Gray progressed through the leagues, winning promotion from the Conference with Luton, moving to Championship side Brentford and finally achieving promotion to the Premier League with Burnley.
      And after refusing to sign a new deal with the Clarets he joined Watford for £18.5m, making his debut in a 3-3 draw against Liverpool.
      In 2012, when he was playing for Hinckley, Gray tweeted: “Is it me or are there gays everywhere? #Burn #Die #MakesMeSick”
      The striker subsequently made a passionate apology after the tweet was discovered four years later, and said he is now a “different person”.

      But the FA opted to hand him a four-match ban at a time where he was playing arguably the best football of his career, having just scored in Burnley’s 2-0 win over Liverpool.
      A Burnley statement read: “We believe this charge, regarding historical social media posts, should now also serve as a warning to all professional footballers, and participants in the wider sporting field.”What football team does he play for?
      Andre currently plays for Watford F.C.
      In the past he’s been a part of Shrewsbury Town, A.F.C. Telford United, Hinckley United, Luton Town, Brentford and Burnley.
      His current position is Striker.
      The couple got engaged in the summer of 2020Credit: Instagram

      When did he start dating Leigh-Anne Pinnock?
      Andre Gray is believed to have become involved with the Little Mix singer during 2016.
      Pinnock has posted a number of snaps supporting Gray, including one in the shirt of his former club Burnley.
      The pair got engaged on May 29, 2020, which was the couple’s fourth anniversary.
      Bandmates have predicted their big wedding day will happen soon.
      On Tuesday, May 4, 2021, Leigh-Anne Pinnock revealed she is pregnant with her first child.
      The singer is set to give birth later this year. More

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      A-list stars who invested in football clubs, after Hollywood hunk Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney takeover Wrexham

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      FOR A-list celebrities money is no object – which makes them perfect candidates to invest in football clubs.
      Everyone knows you don’t dip into your pocket and plough cash into a side if you are looking for handsome returns.

      Little Mix’s Jade Thirwall has invested in South Shields FCCredit: Instagram @southshieldsfc

      Jade was named South Shields’ honorary president in August 2020Credit: Instagram @southshieldsfc

      Jade Thirwall has had phenomenal success in girlband Little Mix after they won X Factor in 2011Credit: Splash News

      But many Hollywood actors, pop stars and big names have chosen to divert their wealth into football teams for a variety of reasons.
      Little Mix’s Jade Thirwall is the latest superstar to cough up after she became a shareholder in her local non-league side South Shields FC.
      SunSport takes a look at the other celebs to have dabbled in footy ownership.
      RYAN REYNOLDS – WREXHAM

      Canadian Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds recently completed a takeover at WrexhamCredit: Reuters

      Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney voice their plans for Wrexham on Zoom
      Hollywood hunk Ryan Reynolds and pal Rob McElhenney shocked the world in 2020 when they announced their intention to take over Wrexham.

      The A-list duo intend to make the club a ‘global force’ while producing a Netflix-style documentary and boozing with fans.
      The supporter-owned National League club voted in favour of Deadpool star Reynolds and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia actor and producer McElhenney’s proposed takeover after they voiced their plans over Zoom.
      The duo are prepared to use their own money to resurrect the club they see as a ‘sleeping giant’ and want to kickstart the side’s route into league football using their resources and exposure.
      LOUIS TOMLINSON – DONCASTER

      Tomlinson’s takeover bid with ex-chairman John Ryan collapsedCredit: Rex Features

      One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson appeared for Doncaster’s reserves in 2014Credit: Nigel Bennett
      One Direction pop sensation Louis Tomlinson joined boyhood side Doncaster Rovers as a PLAYER after impressing in a charity game.

      He appeared off the bench for the reserve side in 2014 – living out a childhood dream.
      The 1D singer – who had run a pub team called Three Horseshoes while growing up in the area – made a bid to takeover the club with former chairman John Ryan in the same year.
      But the deal collapsed despite the pair exchanging contracts on the deal after the Football League said they were not presented with a satisfactory business plan.
      NATALIE PORTMAN – ANGEL CITY

      Natalie Portman, Eva Longoria and other celeb pals are ‘extremely passionate’ about setting up the Angel City women’s team

      Star Wars actress Natalie Portman is founding Angel CityCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Star Wars actress Natalie Portman is pushing ahead with plans for her new women’s football team Angel City.
      The Oscar winner has drafted in a bunch of her A-lister pals Eva Longoria, Jessica Chastain, Jennifer Garner, Uzo Aduba and America Ferrera as owners.
      The side are due to kick off in the NWSL in 2022.
      WILL FERRELL – LOS ANGELES FC

      Will Ferrell is a part-owner in MLS team Los Angeles FCCredit: Splash News
      Comedian and actor Will Ferrell bought a stake in MLS side Los Angeles FC in 2016.
      But the funnyman’s reputation meant many people didn’t actually believe he was on the board of LAFC – who began their inaugural season in 2018.
      LEBRON JAMES – LIVERPOOL

      Basketball icon LeBron James owns a stake in LiverpoolCredit: Bradley Ormesher – The Times
      Basketball colossus LeBron James became a part owner of Liverpool in 2011.
      The La Lakers icon received a 2 per cent stake in the Reds when his marketing firm signed off on a joint venture with Anfield owners Fenway Sports Partners.
      James’ initial investment of around £5million was valued at over £24m by Bloomberg in 2019.
      Baller James was delighted when Liverpool switched kit provider to Nike in August as he is sponsored by the Oregon-based sports giants and can now don the colours of the Premier League champs.
      MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY – AUSTIN FC

      Actor Matthew McConaughey is a part owner of Austin FC and visited Chelsea in 2019
      American actor Matthew McConaughey is part owner of future MLS team Austin FC.
      He revealed he was on the search for players during a visit to Chelsea in 2019 to watch compatriot Christian Pulisic play.
      Austin FC will begin their journey in the MLS in 2021 with McConaughey – who won an Oscar for his role in Dallas Buyers Club – as one of the investors in the burgeoning outfit.

      ELTON JOHN – WATFORD

      Sir Elton John at Vicarage RoadCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Singing legend Sir Elton John became Watford’s chairman and director in 1976 and appointed Graham Taylor as manager.
      He bankrolled the club as they jumped three leagues into what then was the First Division.
      Sir Elton sold to Jack Petchey in 1987 but remained president before buying his beloved Hornets back in 1997 and returning as chairman.
      The lifelong fan stepped down in 2002 when the club needed a full-time chair but again continued as president.
      DIPLO – PHOENIX RISING FC

      DJ Diplo invested in Phoenix Rising FCCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Superstar DJ Diplo led a group that purchased a minority stake in Phoenix Rising FC.
      The music star was one of the side’s initial investors in 2014 – when they were known as Arizona United.
      The club play in the USL Championship – the second tier of the US system.
      HUGH JACKMAN – NORWICH

      Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman missed the chance to invest in NorwichCredit: Getty – Contributor
      It doesn’t always work out for celebs, with X-Men star Hugh Jackman revealing he regretted not investing in Norwich.
      The Australian actor revealed in 2011 that his mother lives in Norfolk and he is a self-proclaimed Canaries fan.
      He told BBC Radio 5 Live: “Sometimes I make big mistakes.
      “I got a letter about a year ago saying, ‘Being such a huge Norwich City fan would I like to be a celebrity investor?’, like a small part-owner.
      “I said, ‘I think that’s a little stretched, I’ve been to Carrow Road once, my mum took me’, so I decided not to invest.”
      Jackman is one of a number of celebrity canaries alongside joint majority shareholder and chef Delia Smith, actor and writer Stephen Fry and BT Sport’s Jake Humphrey.

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