The Wrexham Supporters Trust has approved a takeover by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
The actors are not the first celebrity owners of a sports team. Here, the PA news agency takes a look at some other examples.
David Beckham – Inter Miami CF
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Beckham’s move to Major League Soccer in 2007 was a landmark moment in the history of the league. As a part of his transfer to the Los Angeles Galaxy, there was an agreement that allowed the former England captain to own an MLS team for a discounted fee. He exercised that option in 2014 and the team played its first match this year.
Shah Rukh Khan – Kolkata Knight Riders
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The Bollywood star bought the cricket team at the inception of the Indian Premier League in 2007. The franchise has gained immense popularity due to its association with celebrity owners – film producer and entrepreneur Juhi Chawla is also an owner – and won the IPL in 2012 and 2014.
Russell Crowe – South Sydney Rabbitohs
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Raised in Sydney, the film star bought the Rabbitohs along with businessman Peter Holmes a Court in 2006. Holmes a Court stood down two years later amid rumours of a rift with Crowe, who remains involved with the rugby league club.
Donald Trump – New Jersey Generals
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Before he became United States president, one of Trump’s ambitions was to own a sports franchise and he coveted an NFL team. Unable to make this happen, he purchased the New Jersey Generals American football team of the newly formed USFL in the early-1980s. By 1986 the league had collapsed and many blamed Trump for its demise.
Richard Branson – London Broncos
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The British businessman took over as chairman of the rugby league club in 1997 with a promise to make them the best in the world. The Broncos finished second in Super League and reached the Challenge Cup final but by 2001 Branson was gone and a slow decline followed.
Sir Elton John – Watford
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The singer became club chairman in 1976. His ambition was to take Watford from the old Fourth Division to the First Division – and he succeeded. Under Graham Taylor, the Hornets finished second behind champions Liverpool during the 1982-83 season. John stepped down as chairman in 2002.