One of the stories emerging in Scottish football at the moment is Snoop Dogg’s interest in purchasing a stake in Celtic.
As such, we’ll take this moment to have a look at some of the most notable celebrity football club owners over the course of the recent past. Snoop, whose real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, has been inspired by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s success at the helm of Wrexham. Nothing is official yet, but Snoop’s interest seems apparent.
Speaking on his desire too make an investment in Celtic, Snoop said: “I love what Ryan has done with Wrexham – it’s just a great story. Investing in a sports team has been something I have been looking at for a long time – if the chance came to invest in Celtic, I would be crazy not to take a look at it. I have watched so much soccer in Europe but I have never seen fans like the Celtic fans. There is something so special about them.
“There is a reason why their fans are talked about across Europe – the best players and coaches in the world tell you there is nowhere like Celtic Park and I want to be a part of that.”
So what other celebrities have been in the realm of football? Let’s take a look.
5. LeBron James - Liverpool
Basketball icon LeBron James currently owns shares in Liverpool. | Getty Images
6. Will Ferrell - LAFC and Leeds United
Not only is comedy giant Will Ferrell a co-owner of LAFC, he also owns a minority stake in Leeds United. | Getty Images for Netflix
7. Natalie Portman - Angel City FC
Natalie Portman is one of the owners of Angel City FC, a NWSL outfit. | AFP via Getty Images
8. David Beckham - Inter Miami and Salford City
Manchester United legend David Beckham is a majority owner of two football clubs - Inter Miami in the MLS and Salford City in League Two. | AFP via Getty Images