Two of the world’s biggest sports stars, Sir Lewis Hamilton and Serena Williams, put their hands deep in their pockets to gain a share of the Chelsea (Chelsea).
According to Sky News, Hamilton and Williams belong to a group of investors led by the former president of Liverpool and British Airways, Sir Michael Brownon, who want to acquire the former team of the Russian oligarch. Roman Abramovich.
Lewis Hamilton is the seven-time Formula 1 world champion and Serena Williams is the number one tennis player in the world.
According to information quoted by Sky News, Hamilton and Williams have pledged to offer about 10 million pounds each.
Both Hamilton, who will play for the Mercedes team at this weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, and Williams, who has won 23 Grand Slams including seven Wimbledon titles, have become notable investors in recent years.
Serena Ventures, the tennis player’s venture capital fund, announced this week that it is investing in Opensponsorship, a young British-based sports technology company, and Hamilton has backed a number of companies.
Their involvement in the sale process of Chelsea is unexpected, mainly because Hamilton is an Arsenal fan.
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