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Hollywood icon Will Ferrell has bought a 'large' stake in Leeds United after falling in love with the English game, according to a new report.
The Elf star is a huge sports fan, and in 2016, he became one of the co-owners of MLS side LAFC.
Now he has made an advance into the world of football in England, with Leeds in the play-offs seeking to move from the Championship to the Premier League.
The Sun on Sunday report that the 56-year-old has pumped a 'large' stake into Leeds' American owners 49ers Enterprises.
An insider said: 'It's true - Will Ferrell owns a share of Leeds.
Will Ferrell has reportedly brought a stake in Leeds after falling in love with English football
Leeds missed out on automatic promotion from the Championship, but are in the play-offs
The Elf star is a huge sports fan, and became one of the co-owners of MLS side LAFC in 2016
'The 49ers will be announcing his involvement in the coming days and he's looking forward to sprinkling a little stardust on the club.
'He loves soccer and has been particularly impressed by the passion of the English game.'
The move is viewed as 'a serious investment opportunity', with Leeds potentially just three games from
