‘You stay classy, Leeds?’ Anchorman star Will Ferrell invests in Championship club | UK News

Will Ferrell has change into the most recent movie star to put money into Leeds United – becoming a member of Gladiator star Russell Crowe and Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps.

The Hollywood actor, 56, has purchased a stake within the Championship membership’s homeowners 49ers Enterprises, through which golfers Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas even have shares.

Ferrell, who’s finest recognized for his comedic roles in movies reminiscent of Elf, Anchorman and Blades Of Glory, is already the co-owner of Main Soccer facet Los Angeles FC.

He revealed his love of the English sport throughout a six-day journey to observe matches across the nation with associates, together with Manchester Metropolis’s 3-1 win over Aston Villa final season, talking to Sky Sports activities pundits together with Gary Neville forward of the fixture.

Ferrell, who performed the chief government of toy firm Mattel in final summer time’s blockbuster Barbie alongside Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, was additionally noticed having fun with a pint with followers earlier than watching Wrexham beat Wealdstone within the Nationwide League.

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Since Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds and It is All the time Sunny In Philadelphia creator Rob McElhenney, each 47, purchased the Welsh membership in 2021 the facet have acquired international consideration.

Wrexham not too long ago secured a second consecutive promotion, whereas the Disney+ documentary sequence, Welcome To Wrexham, which follows the trials and tribulations of the membership, is in its third season.

Leeds missed out on computerized promotion to the Premier League on Saturday after their 2-1 house defeat to Southampton and Ipswich’s 2-0 win towards Huddersfield, which secured the Tractor Boys’ return to the highest flight for the primary time in 22 years.

Daniel Farke’s facet now intention to bounce again to the highest tier through the play-offs and face Norwich within the first leg of their semi-final at Carrow Street subsequent Sunday.

Three-time main winner Spieth confirmed he and fellow American Thomas purchased minority shares within the membership final summer time.