- Hollywood star is co-owner of English soccer aspect Wrexham
- Could not resist taking a cheeky jab at his previous pal and rival
Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds has taken a cheeky swipe at his long-time pal Hugh Jackman whereas saying his membership Wrexham AFC’s first-ever pre-season tour of Australia and New Zealand.
Reynolds, who co-owns Wrexham alongside fellow TV and film star Rob McElhenney, confirmed the ‘Wrexham Down Below Tour’ will happen in July, with matches scheduled in Melbourne, Sydney and Wellington.
The Crimson Dragons will face Melbourne Victory on July 11 at Marvel Stadium, Sydney FC on July 15 at Allianz Stadium, and Wellington Phoenix on July 19 at Sky Stadium.
Reynolds delivered the information in usually tongue-in-cheek style, joking: ‘We’re notably proud that this announcement options neither a Males at Work or Hugh Jackman joke. The latter of which took maturity and great restraint. We’re pleased with Ryan.’
The dig is a part of a long-running faux-feud between Reynolds and Jackman, relationship again to their time on the set of X-Males Origins: Wolverine in 2009.
The 2 actors have traded playful barbs for over a decade, usually poking enjoyable at one another’s movie roles, singing skills, and beverage manufacturers – Aviation Gin and Laughing Man Espresso.
Wrexham co-owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds have a good time with the League One trophy
Reynolds, pictured as Deadpool within the film Deadpool & Wolverine, has loved a long-running rivalry with Australian Hugh Jackman
Now that Reynolds and McElhenney are bringing Wrexham to Australia, he could not resist a cheeky swipe at his good mate Jackman
Regardless of their public jabs, the 2 stay shut associates, having just lately reunited onscreen for the blockbuster Deadpool & Wolverine.
Now, Reynolds is mixing his Hollywood star energy with soccer fandom as Wrexham AFC continues its meteoric rise.
Since Reynolds and McElhenney purchased the membership in 2020, Wrexham has surged from the Nationwide League to the EFL Championship with three straight promotions.
The membership’s story has reached thousands and thousands by means of the Emmy-winning docuseries Welcome to Wrexham, which has helped construct a passionate world fanbase.
Their monetary development has matched their on-pitch success, with the membership turning over A$55.35million in 2024, regardless of posting a lack of A$5.6million.
The Australian tour follows two profitable pre-season campaigns in america, the place Wrexham performed in opposition to Premier League sides Manchester United and Chelsea.
Now, they’re set to check themselves in opposition to a few of the A-League’s greatest golf equipment.
‘Bringing Wrexham AFC to Australia and New Zealand for 3 thrilling matches in opposition to prime A-League sides is really a one-of-a-kind occasion,’ stated TEG Sport Managing Director Rachael Carroll.
The Crimson Dragons have earned promotion 3 times and can compete in The Championship subsequent season
Reynolds and Jackman share fun on set after the US star lastly satisfied the Aussie to be in one in every of his films
Melbourne Victory’s Caroline Carnegie stated followers might count on a incredible match between two proud, community-focused golf equipment.
Sydney FC CEO Mark Aubrey added: ‘We’re thrilled to welcome Wrexham AFC to Sydney. Their rise has captured the creativeness of followers around the globe.’
In Wellington, Basic Supervisor David Dome stated he seemed ahead to sharing a pint with the Hollywood stars at The Welsh Dragon, the one Welsh pub within the southern hemisphere.
New South Wales Minister for Jobs and Tourism Steve Kamper stated the tour would draw enormous crowds and increase the native customer economic system.
Marvel Stadium boss Scott Fitzgerald echoed the joy, saying: ‘Wrexham are a world phenomenon, and we will not wait to host the crew.’
