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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
English Championship: After Luka Modric, Swansea City get Snoop Dogg as new co-owner
Swansea City, who play in England's second division, have announced Snoop Dogg as a co-owner. (Image: X) Rap superstar Snoop Dogg has become a co-owner of Championship side Swansea City, joining forces with former Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric in the ownership structure, the Welsh club announced on Thursday. The 53-year-old American rapper made his first appearance with the club last week when he modelled their new home jersey for the 2025-26 season on social media channels. The investment follows the takeover of Swansea City by American businessmen Brett Cravatt and Jason Cohen in November 2024. — SwansOfficial (@SwansOfficial) Snoop Dogg, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, brings with him a social media following of over 100 million, which the club hopes to leverage in their bid to return to the Premier League. "My love of football is well known, but it feels special to me that I make my move into club ownership with Swansea City. The story of the club and the area really struck a chord with me. This is a proud, working class city and club. An underdog that bites back, just like me. I'm proud to be part of Swansea City," the rapper said on the club's website. The club had previously announced in April that Modric, who recently joined AC Milan at age 39 after leaving Real Madrid, had acquired a stake in the club. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 4BHK+Family Lounge+Utility room at 4.49Cr (All Incl)* ATS Triumph, Gurgaon Book Now Undo "To borrow a phrase from Snoop's back catalogue, this announcement is the next episode for Swansea City as we seek to create new opportunities to boost the club's reach and profile," Swansea's owners said in a statement. "Snoop's colossal global fanbase and audience will certainly help us do that, and he has made clear to us throughout this process just how excited he is at the prospect of joining the club. Snoop has openly shared his love of football and his desire to be involved in the game and we expect his involvement to support us putting as competitive a team as possible out on the field." Swansea City have been absent from the Premier League since their relegation in 2018, and the owners aim to generate greater revenue to invest in new players under British football's profit and sustainability rules. The development follows a similar pattern to Welsh rivals Wrexham, who have risen to the Championship following their purchase by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in 2020. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
South Wales Guardian
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Snoop Dogg unveils Swansea kit in playful dig at Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds
Deadpool actor Reynolds responded to Wrexham's own kit launch this week by posting a picture of himself on Instagram wearing the latest shirt while holding a dog. Reynolds wrote: 'Been waiting a year for this kit to make its debut – and it did not disappoint. Coming to a hood near you 👀🦢 #YJB — Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) July 12, 2025 'Available NOW in the Wrexham online store. Link in stories. Dog not included.' Swansea reacted to their Welsh rivals by turning to another famous face for their kit unveiling ahead of the 2025-26 season, posting on X: 'Dogg included @SnoopDogg. 'Nuthin' But A Wales Thang, the Jacks are ready. We're the Pride of Wales.' In a video posted later, Snoop said: 'Hail to Wales and to Swansea City. It's your boy big Snoop Dogg. A post shared by Ryan Reynolds (@vancityreynolds) 'Coming to a hood near you. Oh yeah, these are the new jerseys.' West Coast rapper and record producer Snoop Dogg is a keen sports fan and worked as a correspondent for NBC at the Paris Olympics last year. Snoop also carried the Olympic torch in the closing stages of the relay. The 53-year-old has previously spoken of investing in Celtic – similar to the involvement of Reynolds and his fellow actor Rob McElhenney at Wrexham – and been pictured in the kits of various English clubs in recent years. Swansea and Wrexham will be rivals in the Championship this season following the Red Dragons' three successive promotions under their Hollywood owners. Hereeeeee we go 👊🏿👀 @SwansOfficial — Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) July 12, 2025 It is the first time Wrexham have been in the second tier of English football since 1982. While Reynolds and McElhenney have entertained some of the biggest names in Hollywood at Wrexham's Racecourse Ground in recent years, Swansea have their own touch of glamour in South Wales. Croatia midfielder Luka Modric, who has just left Real Madrid after 13 seasons with the Spanish giants, invested in Swansea three months ago to become a minority owner at the club.
BreakingNews.ie
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Snoop Dogg unveils Swansea kit in playful dig at Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds
American rapper Snoop Dogg has unveiled Swansea's new kit with the Welsh club taking a playful dig at Wrexham's Hollywood owner, Ryan Reynolds. Deadpool actor Reynolds responded to Wrexham's own kit launch this week by posting a picture of himself on Instagram wearing the latest shirt while holding a dog. Advertisement Reynolds wrote: 'Been waiting a year for this kit to make its debut – and it did not disappoint. Coming to a hood near you 👀🦢 #YJB — Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) July 12, 2025 'Available NOW in the Wrexham online store. Link in stories. Dog not included.' Swansea reacted to their Welsh rivals by turning to another famous face for their kit unveiling ahead of the 2025-26 season, posting on X: 'Dogg included @SnoopDogg. 'Nuthin' But A Wales Thang, the Jacks are ready. We're the Pride of Wales.' Advertisement In a video posted later, Snoop said: 'Hail to Wales and to Swansea City. It's your boy, big Snoop Dogg. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ryan Reynolds (@vancityreynolds) 'Coming to a hood near you. Oh yeah, these are the new jerseys.' West Coast rapper and record producer Snoop Dogg is a keen sports fan and worked as a correspondent for NBC at the Paris Olympics last year. Snoop also carried the Olympic torch in the closing stages of the relay. Advertisement The 53-year-old has previously spoken of investing in Celtic – similar to the involvement of Reynolds and his fellow actor Rob McElhenney at Wrexham – and been pictured in the kits of various English clubs in recent years. Swansea and Wrexham will be rivals in the Championship this season following the Red Dragons' three successive promotions under their Hollywood owners. Hereeeeee we go 👊🏿👀 @SwansOfficial — Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) July 12, 2025 It is the first time Wrexham have been in the second tier of English football since 1982. While Reynolds and McElhenney have entertained some of the biggest names in Hollywood at Wrexham's Racecourse Ground in recent years, Swansea have their own touch of glamour in South Wales. Advertisement Croatia midfielder Luka Modric, who has just left Real Madrid after 13 seasons with the Spanish giants, invested in Swansea three months ago to become a minority owner at the club.
Rhyl Journal
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Snoop Dogg unveils Swansea kit in playful dig at Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds
Deadpool actor Reynolds responded to Wrexham's own kit launch this week by posting a picture of himself on Instagram wearing the latest shirt while holding a dog. Reynolds wrote: 'Been waiting a year for this kit to make its debut – and it did not disappoint. Coming to a hood near you 👀🦢 #YJB — Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) July 12, 2025 'Available NOW in the Wrexham online store. Link in stories. Dog not included.' Swansea reacted to their Welsh rivals by turning to another famous face for their kit unveiling ahead of the 2025-26 season, posting on X: 'Dogg included @SnoopDogg. 'Nuthin' But A Wales Thang, the Jacks are ready. We're the Pride of Wales.' In a video posted later, Snoop said: 'Hail to Wales and to Swansea City. It's your boy big Snoop Dogg. A post shared by Ryan Reynolds (@vancityreynolds) 'Coming to a hood near you. Oh yeah, these are the new jerseys.' West Coast rapper and record producer Snoop Dogg is a keen sports fan and worked as a correspondent for NBC at the Paris Olympics last year. Snoop also carried the Olympic torch in the closing stages of the relay. The 53-year-old has previously spoken of investing in Celtic – similar to the involvement of Reynolds and his fellow actor Rob McElhenney at Wrexham – and been pictured in the kits of various English clubs in recent years. Swansea and Wrexham will be rivals in the Championship this season following the Red Dragons' three successive promotions under their Hollywood owners. Hereeeeee we go 👊🏿👀 @SwansOfficial — Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) July 12, 2025 It is the first time Wrexham have been in the second tier of English football since 1982. While Reynolds and McElhenney have entertained some of the biggest names in Hollywood at Wrexham's Racecourse Ground in recent years, Swansea have their own touch of glamour in South Wales. Croatia midfielder Luka Modric, who has just left Real Madrid after 13 seasons with the Spanish giants, invested in Swansea three months ago to become a minority owner at the club.
Leader Live
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Snoop Dogg unveils Swansea kit in playful dig at Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds
Deadpool actor Reynolds responded to Wrexham's own kit launch this week by posting a picture of himself on Instagram wearing the latest shirt while holding a dog. Reynolds wrote: 'Been waiting a year for this kit to make its debut – and it did not disappoint. Coming to a hood near you 👀🦢 #YJB — Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) July 12, 2025 'Available NOW in the Wrexham online store. Link in stories. Dog not included.' Swansea reacted to their Welsh rivals by turning to another famous face for their kit unveiling ahead of the 2025-26 season, posting on X: 'Dogg included @SnoopDogg. 'Nuthin' But A Wales Thang, the Jacks are ready. We're the Pride of Wales.' In a video posted later, Snoop said: 'Hail to Wales and to Swansea City. It's your boy big Snoop Dogg. A post shared by Ryan Reynolds (@vancityreynolds) 'Coming to a hood near you. Oh yeah, these are the new jerseys.' West Coast rapper and record producer Snoop Dogg is a keen sports fan and worked as a correspondent for NBC at the Paris Olympics last year. Snoop also carried the Olympic torch in the closing stages of the relay. The 53-year-old has previously spoken of investing in Celtic – similar to the involvement of Reynolds and his fellow actor Rob McElhenney at Wrexham – and been pictured in the kits of various English clubs in recent years. Swansea and Wrexham will be rivals in the Championship this season following the Red Dragons' three successive promotions under their Hollywood owners. Hereeeeee we go 👊🏿👀 @SwansOfficial — Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) July 12, 2025 It is the first time Wrexham have been in the second tier of English football since 1982. While Reynolds and McElhenney have entertained some of the biggest names in Hollywood at Wrexham's Racecourse Ground in recent years, Swansea have their own touch of glamour in South Wales. Croatia midfielder Luka Modric, who has just left Real Madrid after 13 seasons with the Spanish giants, invested in Swansea three months ago to become a minority owner at the club.
