Sport stars who invested in clubs
At the end of a playing career, and with money available, several high-profiled professionals look to get into club ownership.
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Ronaldo Nazario
The Brazilian legend has aquiredl 51% of Valladolid.
Foto: MIGUEL ANGEL SANTOS / DIARIO AS
David Beckham
Owner of new MLS club Miami after playing spells with Manchester United, Real United, Milan, PSG and LA Galaxy.
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Gary Neville, Phil Neville, Scholes, Giggs y Butt
Man United greats | The Neville brothers (Phill and Gary), along with Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt, are hoping to take Salford City from the eighth tier of English football to the Premier League.
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'Magic' Johnson
Los Angeles Lakers | From player to shareholder, the star bought a 4.5% stake before turning his attention to baseball. He headed a group which took over the LA Dodgers.
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Michael Jordan
The best basketball player of all time bought the Charlotte Bobcats for 170 million dollars.
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Maldini
Miami FC, founded in 2015 thanks to the investment by Italy and AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini.
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LeBron James
From LA Lakers fame to a 2% stake in English football club Liverpool.
Foto: Andrew Powell / Liverpool FC via Getty Images
Serena and Venus Willimas
The tennis sister have part-ownership in American football team Miami Dolphins.
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