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Hollywood star takes Leeds stake

The Hollywood star Will Ferrell has acquired a minority stake in Leeds United, joining fellow actor Russell Crowe and golfers Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas as investors in the Sky Bet Championship club.

The 56-year-old, who has starred in films such as Elf and Anchorman, has an estimated wealth of £127million and although he is now an investor, Ferrell will not be a decision-maker at the club.

Leeds are owned by 49ers Enterprises, which took full control in July 2023 when it bought the club for £170million. Since then famous faces from the world of sport and entertainment have invested and taken what have been described as minority stakes.

The Leeds United investment group, created by 49ers Enterprises, is split into two sections: general partners and limited partners. The likes of Peter Lowy, the Australian businessman, and Jed York, whose parents Marie Denise DeBartolo York and John York own 90 per cent of the San Francisco 49ers NFL team, are the general partners, and regarded as the main players. Crowe, who said that he became a Leeds fan when watching Match of the Day as a child.

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  1. Al the Birstall Leeds pal6 May 2024 at 02:43

    It's nice famous people are joining in buying small stakes in the mighty whites, but proper investment is required in order to become a major threat again and maintain it.

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