Ryan Reynolds' Soccer Saga Continues

Starry Investment in La Equidad

Embracing a new soccer adventure, Ryan Reynolds has joined forces with a league of celebrity investors to acquire a stake in Colombia's La Equidad club.

La Equidad, established in 1982 and contending in the country's top-tier Categoria Primera A division, has yet to claim a league title but has earned second-place finishes in 2007, 2010, and 2011.

A Collaborative Consortium

According to ESPN, Reynolds and his Wrexham partner Rob McElhenney have teamed up with actress Eva Longoria, baseball's Justin Verlander and Kate Upton, and former NBA star Shawn Marion in this investment.

"We welcome Al Tylis and Sam Porter, who bring a clear vision for long-term growth," La Equidad said in an official statement, heralding "a new era" fueled by "great things to come."

Wrexham's Transformation

Beyond La Equidad, Reynolds and McElhenney have made waves with their successful stewardship of Wrexham A.F.C. since taking over in 2020.

The iconic FX documentary series capturing Wrexham's journey has chronicled the club's consecutive promotions, moving them from England's fifth-tier league to the third tier, with aspirations of reaching the Premier League someday.

Amidst Legal Turmoil

Reynolds' latest soccer investment has emerged amidst a lawsuit filed against him and his wife Blake Lively by It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni.

Lively's legal team has characterized Baldoni's allegations as an attempt to "turn the tables on the victim," emphasizing their commitment to supporting her speaking out against sexual harassment.