Ryan Reynolds, Co-Owner Of Wrexham AFC, Turns To David Beckham For Football Advice

Ryan Reynolds has been leaning on David Beckham for advice about his soccer team.

The Deadpool actor, admits that he's been trying to tap into Beckham's soccer knowledge since he and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia star Rob McElhenney bought Wrexham AFC in 2021.

Reynolds, 45, told BBC: "He's possibly just the nicest guy on planet earth — what's not to love about him?

"He's a great guy, so generous with his time."

Reynolds has also become obsessed with the sport since he bought the team.

He added: "I hate to say it but I'm so obsessed with this sport now that I actually hate this sport.

"Like I wish it didn't occupy my every thought so I am living for Saturday for our match on Saturday.

"I've already figured out, because I'm going to be away from home, scheduling the times to make sure I'm not interrupted then I can focus on Wrexham. It's pretty cool."

Earlier this month, Reynolds revealed that he and McElhenney actually developed their friendship over social media.

During a joint appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Reynolds shared: "I kind of slid into your DMs.

"I saw Rob in one of the episodes of It's Always Sunny. He did something that was absolutely spectacular. It was one of the most beautiful things that I've ever seen. It was a dance sequence, it was all black and white and the rain ... I genuinely ... it was probably, pound for pound, the most gorgeous, beautifully shot and performed three minutes I'd ever seen on television.

"And I ... as I'm getting older I'm thinking, I've got to tell people when I appreciate them more. So, I happened to follow you on social media and I just DMed you and said, 'What I just saw on your show was spectacular!'"

Reynolds and McElhenney's football exploits are chronicled in the docu-series Welcome to Wrexham, premiering on Disney+ on Thursday (Aug 25). 

— BANG SHOWBIZ

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