Will Ferrell, the iconic Hollywood actor from “Anchorman,” “Elf,” and “Step Brothers,” has a well-documented passion and support for soccer. His journey as a soccer enthusiast has seen him supporting various clubs across the globe; starting from <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/chelsea-tv-schedule/">Chelsea</a> in the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/watch-premier-league-on-us-tv-internet/">Premier League</a> to LAFC in <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-mls-on-us-tv-and-internet/">Major League Soccer</a>. Even more recently, he has been associated with <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/wrexham-claims-it-sells-more-shirts-than-arsenal-in-usa-20240129-WST-486138.html">Wrexham</a> and <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/leeds-united-tv-schedule/">Leeds United</a>.



Ferrell’s support for Chelsea was more than a casual interest. Media have spotted him at Stamford Bridge, cheering on the Blues during key matches. Notably, he posed with John Terry before Chelsea’s 2009 pre-season friendly against Inter in California, wearing the 2004/05 home shirt. In 2012, Ferrell and fellow actor Zach Galifianakis met the squad in Seattle, exchanging personalized jerseys.



In 2017, Ferrell attended a Chelsea vs Arsenal match at Stamford Bridge while filming “Holmes and Watson” in London. Celebrating the Blues’ win, the actor took a picture with Eden Hazard in the changing rooms.



<h2>Big LAFC role</h2>



While his support for the English side was rooted in a fan’s perspective, the 56-year-old’s role with <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/don-garber-says-july-4th-el-trafico-may-break-mls-record/">Los Angeles Football Club</a> took his soccer involvement to a new level. LAFC, established in 2014, aimed to bring a fresh and dynamic soccer experience to Los Angeles. The Irvine native joined the club’s ownership group in 2016. That way, he showcased his commitment to promoting soccer in the United States.



As a part-owner of the Black and Gold, Ferrell has been actively involved in the club’s activities. He frequently attends matches at Banc of California Stadium, where his presence is a source of excitement for fans. Ferrel’s hands-on approach and genuine excitement characterize the team’s success. His investment in the club goes beyond financial support; it reflects his dedication to growing the sport and engaging with the community.



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One of the key aspects of LAFC’s mission is community engagement, a value that resonates deeply with Ferrell. The club’s initiatives in youth soccer programs, local charity events, and community outreach align with Ferrell’s vision of making a positive impact through sports. His participation in these initiatives has helped to strengthen the bond between the club and its supporters, further establishing the club as a model organization in MLS.



<h2>Recent English emergence in Will Ferrell soccer support</h2>



In recent years, Ferrell has also developed ties with Wrexham, a Welsh club with a rich history and an enthusiastic fanbase. This connection emerged through his friendship with fellow actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who acquired Wrexham in 2020. Their efforts to revive the club and bring it back to prominence have garnered significant attention, with Ferrell lending his support to their cause.



Ferrell’s visits to Wrexham games, invited by his Hollywood co-stars, have added a touch of glamour to the club. His presence at the matches, often captured in the media, highlights the unique blend of entertainment and sports that Wrexham’s new ownership has brought to the table. 



The popular actor’s involvement with the Red Dragons is primarily as a supportive friend. Despite that, his appearances have helped to boost the club’s profile and attract a much broader audience.



Then just recently, the veteran expanded his soccer portfolio by <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/new-reynolds-and-mcelhenney-hollywood-star-invests-in-leeds/">becoming one of the celebrity investors of Leeds United</a>, another storied club in English soccer. Leeds, known for its passionate supporters and rich history, represents a new and exciting chapter in Ferrell’s soccer journey.



Nearly a year ago, in the summer of 2023, 49ers Enterprises paid $215 million to acquire the club. But for now, Ferrel will not have any say at Elland Road, according to <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/ce5l47k2jpvo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BBC Radio Leeds</a>, as his investment is still small.



Despite his many appearances and connections with several teams, Ferrell made it clear in an interview with <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1624771798909722625" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sky Sports</a> that he does not support any club. Rather than rooting for any one club, he mostly prefers watching the Premier League as a whole.



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Some celebrities only don Premier League support when it looks cool. Kim Kardashian may show up at the Emirates to watch <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/arsenal-tv-schedule/">Arsenal</a>. She was not there when Arsene Wenger was slugging away to keep Arsenal’s consecutive appearances in the UEFA Champions League alive. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI16y3S40go" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Snoop Dogg</a> has worn the kit of just about every club in the Premier League, and some in the Championship. It would be hard to believe he is a Norwich City or Queen’s Park Rangers supporter. To be fair, he did represent both those clubs during concerts at times. 



Certainly, there are some casual supporters. But, at the same time, some celebrities passionately follow Premier League teams. On some occasions, that goes so far as ownership.



Lebron James <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/american-sports/lebron-james-liverpool-fc-fsg-28430247" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">holds a stake in Liverpool</a>, and he has gone to social media to praise the club several times. JJ Watt is now a <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/jj-watts-plan-to-make-burnley-big-in-america-like-wrexham-20230511-WST-432420.html">minority investor in Burnley</a>, and he is <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/jj-watts-connection-with-burnleys-small-town-vibe-20230602-WST-435671.html">making the most of that</a> early on. 



Yet, when it comes purely to fandom, some major celebrities support Premier League clubs. This is more than just Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal, Manchester City or Spurs, too. Support of the top flight goes across the board.



<h2>Hollywood celebrities and their Premier League clubs</h2>



<h5>The Big six</h5>



Manchester United’s success in the 1990s and 2000s made it arguably the biggest European club in the United States. Now, the club has a number of famous followers. Justin Timberlake and Megan Fox are two major supporters of the club. However, none has made headlines as recently as Julia Roberts. City manager Pep Guardiola talked about the actress after City defeated RB Leipzig in the Champions League. The Red Devils brought up pictures of Roberts’s trip to Old Trafford from some years ago.



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Arsenal also has rapturous support from celebrities, a credit to the club’s performances in the 2000s. Colin Firth and Daisy Ridley are two actors to be in major Hollywood films in the last several years. The same goes for Idris Elba, a profound Arsenal supporter, who was ‘<a href="https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/12631408/idris-elba-arsenal-are-getting-stronger" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arteta In</a>‘ when things looked bleak for the Gunners last season. 



Gordon Ramsay may not be a traditional ‘Hollywood’ celebrity, but the chef is now extremely TV famous. Once a former prospect as a player, Ramsay had an injury that relegated him to simply support Chelsea. He joins the likes of Michael Caine and Will Ferrell. Yes, Ferrell supports Chelsea, even if he is the owner of LAFC and has expressed a clear fandom of that, too. It is possible to do both.



Guardians of the Galaxy star Dave Bautista supports Tottenham. And, while not an actor or director, Adele also supports Spurs, and she may be the globally famous person named thus far.



Joining Lebron James in support of Liverpool are some major names. James Bond himself, Daniel Craig, is a Liverpool supporter, as are the likes of Samuel L. Jackson and Angelina Jolie. Rounding out a star-studded supporter base is Mike Myers.



Last on the list of the big six is Manchester City. City certainly has the fewest celebrity supporters, with Noel Gallagher being the most famous. The late Alan Rickman, who played Severus Snape in the Harry Potter film series, was a City fan. Note that both Gallagher and Rickman supported the Citizens before the cash infusion just over a decade ago.



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<h5>Major names throughout the Premier League</h5>



The Premier League clubs outside of those six have just as many famous supporters. Some of those are arguably more famous. Starting with Crystal Palace, Liam Neeson is a supporter of the Eagles. As is Bill Nighy, who starred Love Actually and Living.



Sylvester Stallone and Judi Dench are two major actors that both call themselves Toffees. In fact, Stallone regretted not buying Everton in the 2000s. 



West Ham has a knack for late-night TV hosts. <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/how-michael-jordan-and-seth-meyers-helped-nbc-get-the-epl-20230601-WST-435168.html">Seth Meyers</a> and James Corden both support the Hammers. Perhaps there is a connection between the east London club and American talk shows that start past midnight.



Staying in London, Margot Robbie is a reported Fulham fan. The Australian does more than just wear a scarf or shirt from the club. Cameras spotted the actress at Craven Cottage on several occasions. 



Surely, there are other celebrities that support Premier League clubs that we missed. Who do you know that is a big-time Premier League fan?



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