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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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      Who is Leigh-Anne Pinnock’s boyfriend 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.

      Andre Gray is currently dating 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. More

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      Who is Little Mix star Perrie Edwards’ boyfriend Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain?

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      ALEX OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN was part of Liverpool’s Premier League title-winning squad in the 2019/2020 season.
      And off the pitch he spends time with his pop star girlfriend Perrie Edwards from Little Mix.

      Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Perrie Edwards have been public since 2017Credit: Splash News
      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 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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      A-list celebs who have invested in football clubs from Hollywood hunk Ryan Reynolds to One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson

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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 is trying to buy 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 want to make the club a ‘global force’ while producing a Netflix-style documentary and boozing with fans.
      The supporter-owned National League club are voting on 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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      Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall is shareholder in hometown club side South Shields after becomng honorary president

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      LITTLE MIX star Jade Thirwall has become a shareholder in her hometown side South Shields.
      The pop star, 27, became honorary president of South Shields FC in August.

      Little Mix’s Jade Thirwall is a shareholder in local club South Shields FCCredit: Instagram @southshieldsfc

      The pop star was named honorary president in AugustCredit: Instagram @southshieldsfc

      And she is one of 750 new shareholders as the club moves towards fan ownership.
      Supporters have so far purchased £280,000 worth of shares in the side, exceeding the initial £250,000 target for the first round of investment.
      The team contest the Northern Premier League Premier Division in the seventh tier of the football pyramid.
      All funds will be reinvested in the club – which is on the outskirts of Newcastle – and the money will help keep the side sustainable and aid their progress through the leagues.

      Chairman Geoff Thompson was delighted with Jade – who is reportedly worth over £7million – and her passion for her local side.
      He said: “We are thrilled with the response we’ve had to our investment round. To hit our initial target so early was something which filled us with so much pride and optimism for the future.
      “It’s hugely exciting that more than 750 people have shown their support to us in this way and for Jade to be one of them is just another example to show how committed such a global superstar is to not just the club, but her hometown.
      “We will continue to welcome new shareholders until the campaign ends on November 28 so any supporter or potential investor who is interested still has some time yet.

      “I’d like to say a huge thanks to everyone who has invested so far.”

      Shares start at £12.50 and anyone who buys two or more receives a personalised certificate.
      Bumper investors are being gifted items such as shirts, scarves, hospitality tickets or even a place on the board of directors.
      Upon her appointment as honorary president in the summer, Jade said: “I’m so grateful to be asked to be the Honorary President of South Shields Football Club.
      “I’m incredibly proud to come from South Shields and one thing I am most proud of about my hometown is the sense of community and how we love to support each other and see each other do well in all aspects of life, which is something the football club very much embodies. 
      “I hope through my role I can raise awareness and increase the club’s profile, encouraging others to do the same and support our incredible team.
      “I’m looking forward to also being involved with any future projects the club will embark on that coincide with what I am passionate about.”

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