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Amanda Langell

SHOCKING: Nba megastar becomes latest high profile soccer team owner | Mind Blowing Facts

NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo announced he’s joined the ownership group of Chelsea Women with the goals of supporting women’s sport and “pushing the game to new heights.”

The 2021 NBA finals MVP joins friend and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian in the club’s ownership group. The latter purchased a 10% stake in the eight-time Women’s Super League (WSL) champions last year for around £20 million ($27.2 million).

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