Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have joined the group of celebrity football club owners after purchasing a stake in an Italian team. You can watch the LaLiga, Bundesliga, and more on the U.S. based on your location. Taking a leaf out of Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's book, married couple Ripa, co- host of ABC's morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Ryan", and Consuelos, former star of soap opera "All My Children," are now Campobasso played in Serie B during the 1980s but have never been able to rescale those lofty heights. The Italian Football Federation banned the Lupi from playing after they achieved promotion to Serie C at the end of the season. The club was forced to amalgamate with another local team in order to return to the football system. When they were purchased by the North Sixth Group, Campobasso were unsure if they could compete in 2022-23. As minority investors, Ripa and Consuelos have all heard of an obscure European club. Consuelos said that the Campobasso project is the epitome of an underestimation. I heard about the fans being at risk of losing the sport they love and I wanted to be part of the solution. A post shared by Kelly Ripa (@kellyripa) Many soccer clubs have famous faces as part of their ownership. Whether it is an ex- football player like David Beckham, a dominant athlete like Patrick Mahomes, or a music icon like John, it's possible. It might be a passion for the sport, a personal connection, strictly business or just because they can, but we are seeing more and more celebrities dipping their toes into football ownership. The article was first published in June of 2020. One of the most recent high-profile additions to the star- studded ownership group at NWSL franchise Angel City FC was Christina Aguilera. Super Bowl Champion. NFL MVP. And now the newest member of the @SportingKC ownership group! Welcome, @PatrickMahomes, to @MLS! pic.twitter.com/02QhQKrAGs
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The Kansas City Chiefs' star quarterback joined the ownership group of his adopted city's MLS team last summer. After joining the ownership group of the Kansas City Royals baseball team the previous year, he secured a stake in his local soccer club. "I am grateful for the opportunity to join the ownership team and strengthen my connection to the fans and the city I love," he said. I am excited to support the growth of soccer in Kansas City because of the club's community oriented nature. Even though they were riding high in the MLS Western Conference, they fell away to finish third in the overall standing and miss out on the playoffs.
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— Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) June 30, 2021
The club sat 14th in the fifth-tier National League and was taken over by two actors. The Red Dragons have been playing non-league football since 2008 when they last dropped out of the Football League, but that didn't stop them from promising to awaken the "sleeping giant" and transform them into a "global force." A Disney+ show about the adventures of the duo in their new role as sports owners has proved to be a big hit with fans.
NBA star Kevin Durant bought an ownership stake in Major League soccer's Philadelphia Union. The Brooklyn Nets player bought an initial 5% stake in the club with the option to buy an additional 5% in the future. The move made sense according to the man who twice tried to join the ownership group. "I've been a fan of the sport, and then seeing how fast the popularity of the league was growing, seeing more fans pop up in different cities around the country, and then seeing how these franchises impact the city's businesses and people individually was very intriguing," said KD The Supporters' Shield was claimed by the Union just a few months after they got a new player.
Captain America is going to save the day. The fake Supporters' Shield was celebrated by the union.
The Los Angeles Lakers star has won four NBA titles, four league and finals Most Valuable Player awards, and has been an All-Star 17 times. The future Hall of Fame player bought 2% of the club in 2011. Business Insider said that James' investment was worth $32 million. James has over 32 million reasons to belt out "You'll Never Walk Alone!", since that's how long it's taken forLiverpool to win the premier league.
LAFC is getting ready for its fifth season in MLS, but the Los Angeles new boys already have a Hollywood feel to them. The majority of the club is owned by local investors Brandon Beck, Larry Berg and Bennett Rosenthal, comedian Will Ferrell, NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson, ex-USWNT legend Mia Hamm and her husband, and former MLB All-Star NomarGarciaparra. LAFC has been one of the league's best and most exciting clubs since its inception, winning the Supporters' Shield in 2019. The side's first-ever contest was marked by an interview with Ron Burgundy, who was also a supporter of the club.
James Harden bought a 5% stake in the HoustonDynamo in July of 2019. Harden's team missed the playoffs in his first season but are worth $475 million. The entire roster of the club was given a "The Beard" treatment on the official site.
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— Houston Dynamo (@HoustonDynamo) July 19, 2019
From 1976 to 1987 and 1997 to 2002), the British pop icon has owned the area. John is still a life president of the club and still attends home games. The second place finish in 1983 and FA Cup final run in 1984 were highlights of the second spell as chairman for John. The song "I'm Still Standing" by the artist was named the Hornets' official anthem in 2019.
One of the first American celebrities to own a soccer team was the actor, comedian and game show host. Carey became interested in soccer after visiting Spain and his love for the game has only grown from there. The host of "Whose Line Is It Anyway" and "Price is Right" has been involved with the Seattle Sounders and they have won two MLS Cups. Carey is an official member of the club and serves as the president of the club's official association.
Alright, okay. The star of "Lincoln Lawyer" and "Wolf of Wall Street" bought into the city's soccer team. Austin FC made their league debut with a six-game losing streak. The franchise scored their first major victory when they were able to get the unofficial mayor of Austin to join them. They got their first points in the league with a thumping of Portland. Before the previous home game against the San Jose Earthquakes, there was a motivational drum performance that was similar to the one in "Wolf of Wall Street."
It was no surprise that the announcement that Zlatan was buying 25% of Swedish club Hammarby ruffled some feathers. A product of the Malmo youth system, Ibrahimovic's decision to invest in a rival club like Hammarby was labeled a "betrayal" in Malmo and even provoked the fans of the club to vandalise and topple a statue of the strikers outside of the club' The group was called "kindergarten level" by Zlatan. This is a man who has compared himself to many animals.
They love their sports and stars in Seattle, so it's fitting that Russell Wilson and his wife are part of the Seattle Sounders ownership group. The Pro Bowl quarterback said that soccer was a "transformational sport" and that the unifying power and inclusiveness of the sport played a huge part in their decision to get involved.
Real Valladolid have been in and out of Spain's two main divisions for a long time. That didn't stop him. The Brazil legend, who won two World Cup and two Ballon d'Or's during his illustrious playing career, bought a 51% share in the Spanish club for 30m. Last season, Valladolid was demoted to the second division in LaLiga.
One of the world's most popular and successful DJs is also a big fan of "The Beautiful Game." The singer bought a stake in the USL side Phoenix Rising in 2016 and is part of a group that also includes Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz and ex- MLB pitcher Brandon McCarthy. The club featured Diplo's record label Mad Decent as a jersey sponsor in the past.
Ex-NBA star Steve Nash's love for football is well-known, with the former point guard a die-hard Spurs fan and occasional analyst. Nash came from a soccer family. His brother earned 38 caps for Canada and his sister captained her college soccer team for 3 years. The two-time NBA Most Valuable Player first bought into his hometown Whitecaps back in 2008 and then the Spanish side Mallorca in 2016 Mallorca has earned back-to-back promotions and are back in La Liga for the first time in four years, thanks to Nash's investment in the club.
The "Class of '92" consisting of David Beckham, Gary Neville, Phil Neville, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt rose to prominence in Manchester almost 30 years ago. 5 miles away from the bright lights of "The Theatre of Dreams", five of the six returned to the Manchester area to purchase an eighth-tier club. The club flourished after Beckham joined his former teammates and bought a 10% stake. For the first time in the history of the Football League, a team has been promoted four times in five seasons thanks to the financial backing of the Class of '93. "Class of '92: Out of Their League" is a docu-series about the club and their new stadium. Beckham is the president and co-owner of MLS club Inter Miami.
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