It's finally sunny in Wrexham: Hollywood stars revive a Welsh soccer town
Summary
In 2021, actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought a struggling soccer team in Wrexham, Wales. Since then, the team has improved a lot, gaining success and increasing its value, which has lifted the spirits of the local community.Key Facts
- Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are Hollywood actors who bought Wrexham AFC in 2021.
- Wrexham AFC is a football (soccer) club located in northern Wales.
- Before the purchase, the club was performing poorly and struggling financially.
- After the new owners took over, the team's performance improved significantly.
- The club's value increased to nearly half a billion dollars.
- The revival of the team has helped restore pride in the city of Wrexham.
- This story has inspired other underdog teams around the world.
- The club’s turnaround received media attention, including a report on CBS News.
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