“My Hero Since I Was a Little Kid” – Despite Supporting Canadian Football Team Over Packers, Wrexham Owner Ryan Reynolds Admitted Being a Fan of NFL Legend Brett Favre

Most of the time, celebrities or fans support the native sports team. Wrexham AFC co-owner Ryan Reynolds is also not an exception. He has been supporting Canadian teams. However, Green Bay Packers legend is at the top of his list of favorite athletes. 

Reynolds once admitted to playing American Football. Now the Deadpool star co-owns the world’s third-oldest soccer club. He revealed his childhood hero back in 2016, and it was a legendary NFL quarterback. 

Brett Favre is Ryan Reynolds’ childhood hero

Brett Favre is a legendary name in American Football. Many admire the former quarterback, who played the majority of his football with the Green Bay Packers from 1992 to 2007. Favre is three times NFL’s MVP (1995, 1996, 1997) and was named NFL’s Offensive Player in 1995. Reynolds, who feels he has similarities in looks with Favre, admired the quarterback back in 2016.

Reynolds was on a Live Kelly and Michael show, co-hosted by another NFL legend, Michael Strahan. He spoke about Favre on the show. “I was at Super Bowl. I was at San Francisco,” the Deadpool star said. The Super Bowl environment amazed him. He added, “It was pretty cool. It was amazing over there.”

Wrexham co-owner met Favre during Super Bowl. Reynolds spoke about what the feeling was after meeting him. He said, “I got to meet Brett Favre. I love Brett Favre. I agree he’s been my hero since I was little kid.” Seven years after sharing his admiration for the American Football legend, the priorities have changed for Reynolds. He is now a co-owner of a soccer club with Rob McElhenney.

Now the focus of the Canadian actor is completely on Wrexham AFC, who recently moved up a division after winning the National League title. The Hollywood duo has already increased the stature of the club as evidenced by their trip to the US this summer.

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham will visit the US

The preseason for a soccer team is vital ahead of the new season. The clubs play friendlies during the preseason. It helps the coach to evaluate his playing options and serves as a platform for the new season. Wrexham AFC will visit the US for its preseason, where they will play some high-profile games. 

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The Red Dragons will play the Premier League giants Manchester United and Chelsea in July. They will also play the reserve side of the MLS franchise LA Galaxy. It is going to be a scintillating preseason tour to the US, where the owners are trying to cash in on the club’s popularity in the country. It will be intriguing to see how the world’s third-oldest club gets a response from American fans.

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Are you excited about the massive Wrexham games during the US tour?