Bellingham invests in Birmingham Hundred franchise
Summary
England and Real Madrid football player Jude Bellingham has bought a 1% share in the Birmingham Phoenix cricket team, part of the Hundred competition. The purchase is worth about £800,000 and is expected to be confirmed soon.Key Facts
- Jude Bellingham plays football for England and Real Madrid.
- He invested in Birmingham Phoenix, a cricket team in The Hundred league.
- Bellingham bought a 1% stake valued at around £800,000.
- The team’s ownership includes Knighthead Capital Management (49%) and Warwickshire (51%).
- Knighthead Capital Management also owns Bellingham’s former football club, Birmingham City.
- Bellingham used to play junior cricket at Hagley Cricket Club.
- The Hundred is a cricket competition with eight franchises.
- NFL player Tom Brady is also connected to the Knighthead investment group.
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