Ryan Reynolds Expands His Soccer Empire with Investment in Colombian Team
Ryan ReynoldsRyan Reynolds, the star widely recognized for his roles in Deadpool and Wolverine, continues to bolster his soccer portfolio with a new major investment. Reynolds, in partnership with Rob McElhenney, has announced their collaboration with a consortium of notable figures to acquire a stake in Colombia’s top team, Club Deportivo La Equidad Seguros.
The acquisition, unveiled on January 16th, involves an illustrious group of investors that includes actress Eva Longoria, supermodel Kate Upton, MLB pitcher Justin Verlander, and former NBA player Shawn Marion. Led by real estate magnate Al Tylis and soccer executive Sam Porter, this move signifies a strategic expansion for Reynolds and McElhenney beyond their current success with Welsh club Wrexham A.F.C., which gained global popularity through the FX series 'Welcome to Wrexham.'
La Equidad, founded in 1982 and having recently finished 13th in the Colombian league, expressed optimism for the future with this new investment, stating, "This is the first step towards a future full of opportunities". According to reports from Bloomberg and ESPN, this venture marks another chapter for the investors who have previously shown interest in soccer clubs around the world.
However, the celebration of this business milestone is tinged with controversy. Justin Baldoni, director of 'It Ends With Us', has filed a lawsuit seeking $400 million against Reynolds, his wife Blake Lively, and publicist Leslie Sloane. The details of the lawsuit remain undisclosed, yet it appears to be a significant legal challenge amid their latest entrepreneurial endeavors.
The melding of Hollywood with international sports continues to be a growing trend, with Reynolds at the forefront of this intriguing confluence of entertainment and athletics, promising exciting developments in the global soccer scene.
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