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Umar Nawaz, a young footballer and Wrexham FC academy scholar, who survived a Taliban attack in Pakistan that killed his brother, has made his debut for Pakistan's national team and aspires to be the 'Pakistani Haaland,' aiming to inspire others and achieve international success.
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" actor Rob McElhenney was spotted watching the Eagles-Buccaneers playoff game on his phone at the Emmy Awards, where he was in attendance as a nominee and winner for the sports documentary "Welcome to Wrexham." A dedicated Eagles fan and co-owner of Wrexham FC, McElhenney expressed confidence in the Eagles despite their recent losses and predicted a victory. His passion for both teams reflects his belief in their significance to their respective communities.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, the owners of Wrexham FC, have joined an investment group that is taking a 24% equity stake in the Alpine Racing F1 team. The investment, which values Alpine Racing at around $900 million, includes RedBird Capital Partners, Otro Capital, and Maximum Effort Investments, in which actor Michael B. Jordan is also an investor. The move is expected to accelerate Alpine's growth plans and sporting ambitions in F1.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's soccer team, Wrexham FC, secured promotion to League Two with a 3-1 win over Borehamwood. Actor Paul Rudd captured their emotional reaction in a short clip shared by Reynolds on Twitter. The pair had taken over the Welsh club in February 2021 and were the subject of an FX docuseries chronicling their purchase. The club's profile has risen with a new crop of celebrity fans turning up at games throughout the year. The Prince and Princess of Wales also congratulated the team on their promotion.
Ryan Reynolds has released a catchy song to celebrate his Wrexham FC co-chairman Rob McElhenney's birthday, enlisting appearances from Wrexham players, McElhenney's wife, and Welsh singer Charlotte Church. Written by Tony, Oscar, and Grammy award-winning songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the song teaches the world how to pronounce McElhenney's last name correctly. The two actors have made a habit of celebrating each other's birthdays in style, with Reynolds unveiling a memorial plaque last year and McElhenney launching "The Ryan Reynolds Memorial Blimp."