Bellingham buys stake in Birmingham Phoenix, blending football with cricket
Bellingham buys stake in Birmingham Phoenix, blending football with cricket
Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham acquires about 1% of The Hundred's Birmingham Phoenix, marking a rare cross-sport investment from a football icon.
England and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is set to make his foray into cricket ownership by purchasing a stake in The Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix. The investment is reported to be around 1% and worth up to £1 million, signaling a notable crossover between football and cricket as the 22-year-old seeks to deepen his ties with the Midlands sport he loves. The deal would add Bellingham to a growing list of high-profile backers in the Birmingham-based team, which is valued at roughly £82 million in recent investment rounds. It is understood the stake comes from a combination of existing shares, making him one of the newest stakeholders in the franchise. Early reports suggest the official announcement could come this week.
