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☆ Caledonian Braves: How a tiny Scottish soccer club is chasing ‘Wrexham’-sized dreams
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

On any given evening, Ewing receives emails informing him that some fan in a far-flung location – say, Los Angeles – has just invested in his tiny Scottish soccer club, the Caledonian Braves. “A community club, most people would think, is a local community bound by a certain geography,” says Ewing. National Basketball Association/Courtesy Caledonian BravesAgainst this backdrop, fan ownership has emerged as somewhat of a utopian panacea for some fans. As time went by, the academy’s first team started playing in the Scottish soccer leagues and separated to form the Caledonian Braves in 2019. “You can be anyone really from anywhere and you can also own a football club for as little as £10 ($13).”

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☆ Louis Rees-Zammit: Could this be the ‘the most marketable athlete of all time’ if he succeeds in the NFL?
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-20 | by ( Aimee Lewis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce said rookie Louis Rees-Zammit has the potential to be “the most marketable player of all time” should he succeed in the NFL. Rees-Zammit, 23, quit rugby union in January after a hugely successful international career with Wales and club career in the English top division. In March, he signed a deal with the Kansas City Chiefs having impressed on the NFL’s International Player Pathway (IPP) program. So he’s gonna be able to pick up the offense eventually. “But it’s gonna be a tough few months for him here while he’s getting acclimated to the NFL.

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☆ Wrexham secures promotion with magnificent 6-0 victory as Ryan Reynolds hails ‘ride of our lives’
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-14 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Celebrity owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney could not have written a better Hollywood script since taking over Wrexham AFC in February 2021. The Welsh club earned its second consecutive promotion, this time to League One - English football’s third tier – following a 6-0 win over Forest Green Rovers on Saturday at the Racecourse Ground in Wrexham, Wales. With the win, Wrexham trails Stockport by four points for the League Two title, though the league leader has played one game fewer. Wrexham is now two promotions away from the English Premier League, with the Championship – English football’s second tier – the next aim. The Welsh club will look to continue its quest for a League Two championship when it next plays on April 20 against Crewe Alexandra at The Mornflake Stadium in Crewe, England

Persons: Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, ” Reynolds, “ Congrats, ” McElhenney Organizations: CNN, Wrexham AFC, Welsh, League, Forest Green Rovers, Wrexham, English Premier League, Crewe Alexandra Locations: Wrexham, Wales, Stockport, North Wales, ”, Crewe

☆ Stuart Webber: Former soccer club official criticized for ‘lazy stereotyping’ of Black players
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Webber’s comments came during an interview about his upcoming four-week expedition to climb Mount Everest for charity. Julian Finney/Getty ImagesCNN has attempted to contact Webber for comment. Webber and his wife Zoe are co-founders of the Summit Foundation, which works with other charitable organizations to create programs to help young people. According to the foundation’s website, one of its aims is to help break the poverty cycle through education. CNN has contacted Norwich City, which plays in the second tier of English soccer, for comment.

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☆ Wrexham takes resounding 6-0 win against Morecambe, confirming status as a promotion contender
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-26 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Life in League Two had initially proved more difficult but, as the holiday season approaches, Wrexham is establishing itself as a promotion contender again in the next flight up, sitting in second place, five points behind Stockport County. The Red Dragons confirmed those credentials on Saturday with a resounding 6-0 win against Morecambe, capped by forward Paul Mullin’s hat trick. Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, owners of Wrexham, celebrate with the National League trophy in April. Jan Kruger/Getty ImagesMullin added another two goals for his first hat trick of the season and James Jones completed the rout in extra time as Wrexham moved up to second place in League Two. “You could sense there was a determination in the group and what a way to respond with an emphatic 6-0 victory.

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☆ Reynolds makes Alpine F1 investment more visible
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Reynolds, whose various interests include co-owning Welsh soccer side Wrexham with fellow-actor Rob McElhenney, last June joined a group of investors taking a 24% equity stake in the F1 team. The Canadian-born actor is the chief creative officer of MNTN and invested in Alpine through his Maximum Effort Investments. Alpine said the MNTN logo would be on their cars at this weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix and at key races in future seasons. "A few years ago, if you had said I’d be bringing together my performance marketing software firm and Alpine F1 Team, I would have told you to get out of my living room -- after asking you to explain what some of those words meant," Reynolds said in a statement. French driver Esteban Ocon will be wearing a Deadpool-themed helmet for Saturday night's race, showing it off to a suitably-impressed Reynolds.

Persons: Milton Keynes, Ryan Reynolds, Ed Sykes, Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, I’d, Esteban Ocon, Alan Baldwin, Ken Ferris Organizations: Soccer Football, England, Wrexham, Milton, Milton Keynes Dons, Formula, Renault, Las Vegas, Alpine F1, Thomson Locations: Wrexham, Britain, London

☆ Netflix to launch first ever live sports event with ‘Netflix Cup’ golf tournament
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Drivers, equip your drivers – Netflix’s debut live sporting event is pitting the stars of the grid against the stars of the greens. Teeing off on November 14, “The Netflix Cup” will see four Formula One drivers and four PGA Tour players compete in a golf tournament streamed live from Wynn Golf Club near the Las Vegas strip. And Sainz is no stranger to competitive golf, having taken part in the celebrity All-Star event prior to the Ryder Cup in Rome, Italy, earlier this month. Brendan Moran/Sportsfile/Getty ImagesMcIlroy, Kelce, Joshua invest in AlpineThe reveal of the Netflix Cup coincided with the announcement that several high-profile athletes – including golfer Rory McIlroy – are set to invest in Alpine’s F1 team. Having been to Formula 1 races as a fan, I love the high-pressure environment of the paddock and I’ve seen firsthand how incredibly impressive the Alpine team is,” Liverpool and England star Alexander-Arnold said.

Persons: Rickie Fowler, Max Homa, Collin Morikawa, Justin Thomas, Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, McLaren’s Lando Norris, Williams, Alex Albon, Pierre Gasly, ” Gabe Spitzer, Brooks, Bryson DeChambeau, Sainz, Novak Djokovic, Fowler, Thomas, Brendan Moran, Sportsfile, McIlroy, Kelce, Joshua, Rory McIlroy –, Northern Ireland’s McIlroy, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Anthony Joshua, Trent, Alexander Arnold, Juan Mata, Roger Ehrenberg, ” McIlroy, Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters Kelce, Patrick, “, ”, Tyler, Alexander, Arnold, Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, Gasly, Esteban Ocon – Organizations: CNN — Drivers, Netflix, Wynn Golf, Las Vegas, Sports, Wynn, Ryder, Team USA, Alpine’s, Private, Otro Capital, Renault Group, Northern, Kansas City Chiefs, Capital, MLB’s Miami Marlins, MLS, Otro, Reuters, Alpine, England, Wrexham AFC’s Hollywood Locations: Vegas, Rome, Italy, Homa, Morikawa, Europe, Salt, Portuguese, Liverpool

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Patrick Mahomes “jumped” at the the chance to invest in a Formula One team when he was asked to join a group of celebrity backers behind the Alpine team. It'll be cool to see some of the events, maybe some of the other races other than Miami," Mahomes said. Asked if he thinks it could buy him a chance drive an F1 car some time, Mahomes said: “I don't know if that's in my contract. I know (Chiefs general manager Brett) Veach is a big F1 guy. “Passion for excellence on the golf course has led me to admire the same pursuit in Formula 1," McElroy said.

Persons: — Patrick Mahomes “, Travis Kelce, Rory McIlroy, Anthony Joshua, ” Mahomes, “ I’ve, Max Verstappen, Red Bull, Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, Mahomes, “, Brett, Veach, Pierre Gasly, Esteban Ocon, McElroy, ”, Dave Skretta Organizations: Formula, Kansas City Chiefs, Chiefs, Otro, Netflix, United States, Prix, Austin, Otro Capital, Hollywood, Welsh soccer, Wrexham, English Locations: AUSTIN, Texas, “, Miami, Kansas City , Missouri

☆ How F1 and ‘Drive to Survive’ are changing way we watch sports
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-15 | by ( Leah Asmelash | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

“Hard Knocks” is a docuseries that focuses on a single NFL team as it prepares for the upcoming NFL season. F1 is already a dangerous and exciting sport on its own, but “Drive to Survive” transforms it into a soap opera. By the end, hopefully, they’re consuming the product; in this case, actually watching the live sport. But his strength on the field isn’t why Travis Kelce is a household name. In last season’s Super Bowl, Travis Kelce went head-to-head against brother Jason Kelce, when the Chiefs faced the Philadelphia Eagles.

Persons: “ I’ve, it’s, Michael Jordan, Travis Vogan, Vogan, ” Vogan, Aaron Rodgers, isn’t, It’s, They’re, ”, “, Lewis Hamilton, Tom Brady’s, Sergio Perez’s, James Gay, Rees, “ It’s, ” Gay, weren’t, ” Haas, Mick Schumacher, Patrick T, Fallon, Cody Havard, Woods, Williams, Lance Armstrong, they’ve, “ They’re, they’re, Travis Kelce, Kelce, Jason Kelce, Travis, Taylor Swift, Swifties, Swift, David Eulitt, ‘, ’ ” Havard, There’s, Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Jake Paul, Rory McIlroy, Rob McElhenney, Ryan Reynolds, ” Havard, Havard, Patrick McElhenney, Ted Lasso ”, Hannah Waddingham, “ Ted Lasso, — she’s, Marshawn Lynch Organizations: CNN, Sports, Studios, Chicago Bulls, Covid, NFL, HBO, Warner Bros ., NFL Films, University of Iowa, New York Jets, Netflix, Films, PGA Tour, de, Formula One United, Prix, Getty, University of Memphis, Kansas City Chiefs, Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, Wrexham AFC, Welsh soccer, Los Angeles Lakers, AFC Richmond, Manchester City, West Ham United, English Premier League, Fox Locations: Europe, China, Brazil, Mexico, Austin , Texas, ”, Formula One United States, Wrexham, Welsh, United States, “

☆ An amateur Scottish soccer club is accusing Elon Musk's SpaceX of stealing its logo, but says it doesn't plan on suing, and would rather he buys the team
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The logo is very similar to that of an amateur soccer team in Scotland. Haddington Town AFC proceeded to joke about Elon Musk joining the team, and invited to him to buy the club. As more pictures of the badge emerged, it caught the attention of Haddington Town AFC. As well as the soccer club, it appears on the local high school's badge, on statues in the town, and even engraved on lamp posts. But Haddington Town AFC saw the funny side of things, joking on X about Musk joining the club.

Persons: Elon Musk, Ro Organizations: SpaceX, Haddington, Elon, Service, Haddington Town AFC Locations: Scotland, Wall, Silicon, Boca Chica , Texas

☆ Ryan Reynolds jokes about selling one of his four children to fund Wrexham Football Club’s stadium renovations
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —When it comes to Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s Welsh football club, Wrexham AFC, anything is on the table – including, apparently, the potential sale of one of Reynold’s own children. Shaun Harvey, Wrexham AFC’s advisor to the board, broke the news to Reynolds and McElhenney during the episode. I don’t know if Ryan does, but I don’t think so. (Spoiler alert: Wrexham got promoted to the Football League in April, a moment widely celebrated at the time.) “Welcome to Wrexham” airs on Tuesdays on FX at 10pm local time, and is available to stream on Hulu on Wednesdays.

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☆ LaLiga announces partnership with Llanfairpwll, a small Welsh team with a very, very big name
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Jude Bellingham, Robert Lewandowski, Luka Modrić – those are just some of the big names currently playing in LaLiga. Or, more accurately, the longest name: Welsh team Clwb Pêl Droed Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch Football Club. “This really is an outstanding partnership for us,” Samantha Jones-Smith, the club’s chairwoman, said as part of a LaLiga press release. Silvia Kusidlo/picture-alliance/dpa/APAccording to the press release, the jersey will debut on Saturday as Llanfairpwll, currently playing in the fifth tier of Welsh soccer, faces Holyhead Town. Llanfairpwll, which next year celebrates its 125th anniversary, isn’t the only Welsh team to achieve international distinction.

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☆ ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ Season 2 Review: Ryan Reynolds’s Adventures in English Football
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( John Anderson | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ The rich are competing with private equity to buy sports teams. Here is how they are getting creative in a crowded field.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( Hayley Cuccinello | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Valuations show no signs of cooling off with billionaires and private equity firms in bidding wars. Bankers to the rich told Insider which sports are drawing moneyed clients. Now rich individuals have to compete with institutional investors like private equity firms and sovereign wealth funds for a limited number of teams. As a result, aspiring team owners have gotten more creative to seal the deal. "It's never going to be a private equity type of model where these assets will be exited every five years," he told Insider.

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☆ Ryan Reynolds says his $120K electric motorcycle makes him feel like Superman – and he's sparked a surge of interest in its English maker
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-02 | by ( Polly Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Ryan Reynolds raved about his custom-made electric motorcycle on Instagram. His praise for the bike has sent its maker, an English startup called Arc, into "overdrive." AdvertisementAdvertisementRyan Reynolds has sent a small English electric motorcycle company "into overdrive" after raving about one of their high-end electric motorcycles. His celebrity power sparked a surge of interest for Coventry-based Arc on social media and a "huge amount" of enquiries. AdvertisementAdvertisementChairman Mark Truman told BBC News: "As a start-up business we would never have been able to pay for that sort of celebrity endorsement."

Persons: Ryan Reynolds raved, Ryan Reynolds, Arc, he'd, Mark Truman, Reynolds, Truman Organizations: Wrexham, BBC, BBC News Locations: Coventry, American

☆ Wrexham keeper Foster announces retirement again at 40
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Aug 21 (Reuters) - Former England goalkeeper Ben Foster has retired again, the 40-year-old said on Monday just two months after signing a one-year contract extension with League Two (fourth-tier) side Wrexham. Foster played a key role in helping the Welsh team bet back in the English Football League, making 12 appearances during his time at the club, which is owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. He came out of retirement to sign a short-term deal with Wrexham in March before saving a stoppage-time penalty against Notts County the following month to put Wrexham within touching distance of automatic promotion from the National League. "Wrexham will always have a special place in my heart." Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru;Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Ben Foster, Foster, Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, haven't, Pearl Josephine Nazare Organizations: League, Wrexham, English Football League, Hollywood, Notts, National League, Thomson Locations: England, Bengaluru

☆ Why US sporting stars like Tom Brady, LeBron James, and JJ Watt are piling into English soccer
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-05 | by ( Joseph Wilkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Brady joins the likes of Jordan Spieth, JJ Watt, and LeBron James by buying into English football. Former NFL star Watt bought a minority stake in Burnley FC, in May. Now, legendary quarterback Brady has unveiled a minority stake in Birmingham City. The rise of across-the-pond partnerships raises a question: what is it about British clubs that has suddenly captured celebrities' imagination? The rewards for success in the English Premier League can be astronomical.

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☆ Paul Mullin: Wrexham striker suffers punctured lung during pre-season victory over Manchester United
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-26 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Wrexham striker Paul Mullin had to leave the pitch while receiving oxygen after suffering a punctured lung in the first half of the team’s 3-1 win over Manchester United in San Diego. It was an ill-tempered affair for a preseason friendly and Mullin was forced off after just 20 minutes following a late challenge by United goalkeeper Nathan Bishop. “It was a clumsy, reckless challenge in a preseason game and I’m not happy with it at all,” Parkinson said. “Wishing you the speediest recovery and hope to see you back scoring goals as soon as possible!”Nathan Bishop apologized after this challenge left Paul Mullin with a punctured lung. Despite only earning promotion from the fifth to the fourth tier of English soccer last season, Wrexham has become a global sensation after being taken over by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

Persons: Paul Mullin, Mullin, Nathan Bishop, Phil Parkinson, I’m, ” Parkinson, “, he’s, we’re, Bishop, ”, Sean M, Jonny Evans, Elliot Lee, Aaron Hayden, Marc Jurado, Sam Dalby, Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney Organizations: CNN, Wrexham, Manchester United, United, –, Real Madrid, Wednesday, Welsh Locations: San Diego, Wrexham, ’

☆ Fernandes replaces Maguire as new Man Utd captain
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

July 20 (Reuters) - Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been named as the new captain of Manchester United, the Premier League club said on Thursday. The 28-year-old will replace defender Harry Maguire, who was stripped of the team captaincy by manager Erik ten Hag after the England international failed to secure a place in the first team. Fernandes drew criticism for his petulant performance in the 7-0 loss to rivals Liverpool in March. United will be back in action in next season's Champions League after failing to qualify for the tournament in the 2021-22 campaign. Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru; Editing by Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire, Erik, Hag, Fernandes, Maguire, Sir Matt Busby, United's, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Manchester United, Premier League, England, United, Liverpool, Old Trafford, Ligue, Olympique Lyonnais, Arsenal, Wrexham, Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, League, Thomson Locations: Portuguese, United States, Bengaluru

☆ Rob McElhenney shares he was diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities at 46
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Rob McElhenney revealed he has been diagnosed with “neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities.”The “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” star took to Twitter with the news, saying he will explain more about what he’s learned in an upcoming episode of “The Always Sunny” podcast with costars Glenn Howerton and Charlie Day. “I was recently diagnosed with a host of neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities! But it’s not true :).”I was recently diagnosed with a host of neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities! McElhenney has been busy prepping for the start of soccer season in the UK as co-owner of Wrexham AFC with Ryan Reynolds. He and Reynolds also joined actor Michael B. Jordan to purchase the Alpine F1 auto racing team.

Persons: Rob McElhenney, “, he’s, Sunny, costars Glenn Howerton, Charlie Day, ”, you’re, It’s, McElhenney, Ryan Reynolds, Reynolds, Michael B, Jordan Organizations: CNN, Twitter, Wrexham AFC, Alpine Locations: Philadelphia

☆ HP joins United Airlines in sponsoring Wrexham, the Welsh soccer club owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-11 | by ( Elliot Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

WREXHAM, Wales - April 10, 2023: Wrexham AFC owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds watch their team during the Vanarama National League fixture between Wrexham and Notts County at The Racecourse Ground. Wrexham AFC, the small Welsh soccer club owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, on Tuesday announced new sponsorship from U.S. technology giant HP . Wrexham Association Football Club was born in a bar in 1864 and is on its way to great things," said Wrexham AFC Co-Chairmen McElhenney and Reynolds. The formerly struggling club has undergone a remarkable transformation since Reynolds and McElhenney purchased the team for £2 million ($2.6 million) in November 2020. "We're excited to bring the power of our technology to the club and broader community, supporting them to achieve their goals."

Persons: Rob McElhenney, Ryan Reynolds, HP, McElhenney, Reynolds, Vikrant Batra Organizations: WREXHAM, Wrexham AFC, National League, Wrexham, Notts County, Welsh, Hollywood, Tuesday, HP, United Airlines, Wrexham Association Football Club, Wrexham AFC Co, Vanarama National League, League, Disney, HBO, HP Global, English Premier League titans Chelsea, Manchester United, Major League, LA Galaxy Locations: Wales, U.S, Palo Alto , California, Wrexham

☆ Celebrities like Ryan Reynolds and Gwyneth Paltrow are flocking to LinkedIn to show off their business acumen
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-11 | by ( Sawdah Bhaimiya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

LinkedIn is a professional social media platform for normies, but now celebrities want in too. Stars like Ryan Reynolds and Gwyneth Paltrow are showing off their business side on the platform. Get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in business, from Wall Street to Silicon Valley — delivered daily. Reynolds's posts include promoting Mint Mobile and his other business ventures, such as ownership of Welsh soccer team Wrexham. He's not the only celebrity to do so with Mindy Kaling, Jennifer Lopez, and Gwyneth Paltrow also making an effort to blend into the professional world of LinkedIn.

Persons: Ryan Reynolds, Gwyneth Paltrow, Reynolds, I've, He's, Mindy Kaling, Jennifer Lopez, they've, Jenna Drenten, influencers, Richard Burton, Mark Borkowski, Daniel Roth, there's, Amobi Okugo, Raphaël Varane, Okugo Organizations: Service, LinkedIn, Mint Mobile, Mobile, Street, Welsh, Welsh soccer, Wrexham, Social, Twitter, Chicago's Quinlan School of Business, Financial Locations: Wall, Silicon

☆ Rossi sees Reynolds' winning touch boosting Alpine
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-27 | by ( Alan Baldwin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

ENSTONE, England, June 27 (Reuters) - Renault-owned Alpine believe Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds has the Midas Touch to help get the team back to the top in Formula One. "Most of you were probably expecting Ryan Reynolds," Otro Capital founder and partner Alec Scheiner jokingly told analysts at Alpine's Enstone factory for a strategy presentation. Alpine chief executive Laurent Rossi pointed to Reynolds' track record in business. Rossi said the investors, who have paid 200 million euros ($218.88 million), would develop revenues through merchandising, licensing and hospitality. The deal values Alpine Racing at around $900 million and Rossi said the numbers were only going up.

Persons: Ryan Reynolds, Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, Alec Scheiner, Laurent Rossi, Rossi, Otro, Goldman Sachs, Gerry Cardinale, RedBird, Scheiner, Luca de Meo, Alan Baldwin, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Renault, Formula, Wrexham soccer, Otro Capital, RedBird Capital Partners, Aviation, Mobile US, Ka'ena Corp, Mint Mobile, Diageo, Gin, Wrexham, English Football League, RedBird, Fenway Sports Group, Premier League, Liverpool, Boston Red Sox baseball, Toulouse, Milan, Liberty Media, Thomson Locations: ENSTONE, England, Wrexham, RedBird, Americas, Las Vegas, U.S

☆ Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney: Wrexham’s Hollywood owners are part of group taking 24% stake in Alpine F1 team
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-26 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Wrexham’s Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are part of a new investment group that is taking a 24% equity stake in Formula One outfit Alpine, the team’s parent company, Renault, announced on Monday. The investment group also includes Otro Capital and RedBird Capital Partners. Reynolds and McElhenney are the co-owners of Welsh soccer side, Wrexham. McElhenney and Reynolds celebrate with players of Wrexham's women's team during a bus parade celebration following its title-winning season. Jan Kruger/Getty ImagesThe statement says Reynolds and McElhenney’s Maximum Effort Investments will provide “successful sports and media experience and operational expertise in building high-growth companies.”

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