Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham schedules three games in US and Canada in July
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham schedules three games in US and Canada in July

The Hindu  

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are taking Wrexham back to the United States this summer. Details were announced in an online video on Thursday, confirming two games in California and another in Vancouver, British Columbia, as part of the Welsh club’s preparations for the English third tier next season. Wrexham will play Bournemouth in Santa Barbara on July 20, Chelsea in Santa Clara on July 24, and the Vancouver Whitecaps on July 27. “It will be a great chance to meet new supporters, while also building for the 2024-25 League One season,” manager Phil Parkinson said.

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Reynolds gives Wrexham locals early Christmas gifts and watches team play with famous guests
1 week, 3 days ago

Reynolds gives Wrexham locals early Christmas gifts and watches team play with famous guests

Hindustan Times  

WREXHAM, Wales — Ryan Reynolds treated Wrexham's locals to an early Christmas gift on his latest trip to north Wales — and he brought more Hollywood celebrities along for the ride. Reynolds gives Wrexham locals early Christmas gifts and watches team play with famous guests Reynolds, who co-owns Wrexham's soccer club with Rob McElhenney, watched the team draw with Cambridge …

The story of Wrexham’s 2024 U.S. tour: More rest, more excitement, more progress
4 months, 3 weeks ago

The story of Wrexham’s 2024 U.S. tour: More rest, more excitement, more progress

New York Times  

The spectacular fireworks show that lit up the Vancouver sky on the final night of Wrexham’s North America tour felt well timed. Wrexham’s three-game west coast tour might not have been able to rival those huge numbers, but with one sell-out crowd and two other friendly fixtures drawing crowds of 35,000 apiece, there can be little doubt that the club …

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham beats hometown Whitecaps 4-1 in Vancouver
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham beats hometown Whitecaps 4-1 in Vancouver

Associated Press  

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Actor Ryan Reynolds watched Wrexham beat his hometown Vancouver Whitecaps 4-1 on Saturday night at BC Place. Wrexham, a third-tier English club co-owned by Reynolds and popularized by the “Welcome to Wrexham” series, made its first trip to Vancouver. Fresh off his whirlwind press tour for the movie “Deadpool & Wolverine,” which opened in theatres Friday, …

‘Wrexham’ owner, Phillies fanatic McElhenney enjoys ties to baseball’s top team this season
5 months, 1 week ago

‘Wrexham’ owner, Phillies fanatic McElhenney enjoys ties to baseball’s top team this season

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Rob McElhenney is usually filming something -- presently interviews for the docuseries “Welcome to Wrexham” and he’s about to wrap another season of “Mythic Quest” -- but no matter where the actor is, a Philadelphia Phillies game is just about always on. “We’re in a good position.” McElhenney has been about as much a part of the fabric …

Ryan Reynolds reveals 'serious business' Wrexham must deal with after promotion... but makes gaffe while trying to take aim at the NFL
7 months, 1 week ago

Ryan Reynolds reveals 'serious business' Wrexham must deal with after promotion... but makes gaffe while trying to take aim at the NFL

Daily Mail  

Wrexham was promoted for the second consecutive season to League One Ryan Reynolds is ramping up his business efforts after the Welsh football team he co-owns with Rob McElhenney, Wrexham, was promoted for the second consecutive season. Reynolds' inner-Wade Wilson is also never too far away, as the 'Deadpool' star took aim at the NFL for the sport Europeans call …

How Wrexham transformed under Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds
7 months, 3 weeks ago

How Wrexham transformed under Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds

LA Times  

When “Welcome to Wrexham,” the Emmy-winning FX docuseries, kicks off its third season Thursday, our intrepid heroes are preparing for their first season in the fourth tier of English soccer after 15 years in the semipro National League. Funding the team’s rise, and saving the down-on-its-luck Welsh city where the club plays, was the whole point of the series when …

‘Welcome to Wrexham’ returns for a ‘nail-biter’ season, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney say
7 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Welcome to Wrexham’ returns for a ‘nail-biter’ season, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney say

Associated Press  

Four years after purchasing Wales’ Wrexham A.F.C., Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney seem to have no regrets about their investment — despite the high costs of ownership. REYNOLDS: Absolutely, but what we’re most excited about with respect to season three is that as the episodes are finished, we will get closer and closer to continuity with the actual football season …

Wrexham are still targeting the Premier League – but how can they afford it?
8 months ago

Wrexham are still targeting the Premier League – but how can they afford it?

New York Times  

The financial losses suffered by clubs chasing the Premier League dream are enough to make even a superhero such as Deadpool weep. Food for thought, you’d imagine, when Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney next meet up in Wrexham, following this week’s clinching of a second promotion in as many seasons, taking the north Wales club into League One — one …

Ryan Reynolds celebrates ‘ride of our lives’ as Wrexham gains promotion to English 3rd division
8 months, 1 week ago

Ryan Reynolds celebrates ‘ride of our lives’ as Wrexham gains promotion to English 3rd division

Associated Press  

WREXHAM, Wales — The sequel turned out to be just as good for Wrexham. The Welsh team co-owned by actor Ryan Reynolds clinched promotion to the third tier of English soccer thanks to a 6-0 home win over Forest Green on Saturday. Wrexham needed to both beat Forest Green and see MK Dons and Barrow drop points in order to …

Owning Wrexham is hitting Ryan Reynolds in the wallet. Club owes its celebrity owners more than $11M
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Owning Wrexham is hitting Ryan Reynolds in the wallet. Club owes its celebrity owners more than $11M

Associated Press  

Owning a soccer club is hitting Ryan Reynolds in the wallet. Wrexham, the Welsh team bought by Reynolds and fellow Hollywood actor Rob McElhenney in 2021, released its accounts for the latest financial year on Thursday and reported that the amount owed to celebrities has risen to nearly 9 million pounds. Reynolds and McElhenney purchased Wrexham, one of the world’s …

Wrexham journey looks so good Boyzone want Chorley to follow us – Phil Parkinson
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Wrexham journey looks so good Boyzone want Chorley to follow us – Phil Parkinson

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Manager Phil Parkinson believes Wrexham’s Hollywood-propelled journey has …

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham riding a wave of euphoria in charge through English soccer leagues
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham riding a wave of euphoria in charge through English soccer leagues

Associated Press  

WREXHAM, Wales — Three years into their unlikely ownership of Welsh soccer club Wrexham and the enthusiasm of Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney is far from fading. “You come off the pitch after scoring a goal,” Wrexham striker Steven Fletcher says with a smile, “and Ryan texts you before my wife does.” Reynolds ushered in the new year …

Welcome to Wrexham, season 2 review: Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney front this vapid advert masquerading as a sports documentary
1 year, 3 months ago

Welcome to Wrexham, season 2 review: Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney front this vapid advert masquerading as a sports documentary

The Independent  

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Welcome to Wrexham’s biggest heroes are neither the A-list owners nor the players
1 year, 3 months ago

Welcome to Wrexham’s biggest heroes are neither the A-list owners nor the players

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy We’ve got to get out of this f***ing league,” Wrexham AFC …

Why Wrexham can’t bank on another Hollywood ending
1 year, 4 months ago

Why Wrexham can’t bank on another Hollywood ending

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Last season’s shiny new toy, having pipped Wrexham to promotion in 2021, …

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney criticised for Wrexham flying to away matches
1 year, 4 months ago

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney criticised for Wrexham flying to away matches

The Independent  

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Wrexham opens US tour with 5-0 loss to Chelsea
1 year, 5 months ago

Wrexham opens US tour with 5-0 loss to Chelsea

The Hindu  

Sue Martin had the summer mapped out for her family from St. Augustine, Florida. We love Ryan Reynolds.” Reynolds and co-owner Rob McElhenney have taken Wrexham from a struggling fifth-tier side to a fan favorite, largely through the globally-streamed docuseries “Welcome to Wrexham.” The Red Dragons opened a four-game preseason U.S. tour on Wednesday night with a 5-0 loss to …

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham is on its way to the United States after being given the Hollywood treatment
1 year, 5 months ago

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham is on its way to the United States after being given the Hollywood treatment

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The club, …

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham is on its way to the United States after being given the Hollywood treatment
1 year, 5 months ago

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham is on its way to the United States after being given the Hollywood treatment

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Ryan Reynolds has already taken Hollywood to Wrexham. The club, which was down on its luck and languishing in the fifth tier of English soccer before being given the A-list treatment by Reynolds and co-owner Rob McElhenney, is embarking on a U.S. tour this month, when fans of the globally-streamed docuseries “Welcome to Wrexham” will get to …

Wrexham FC: How Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney came to buy a club they’d never heard of
1 year, 5 months ago

Wrexham FC: How Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney came to buy a club they’d never heard of

The Independent  

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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney love that Wrexham moved up. They love that town more
1 year, 6 months ago

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney love that Wrexham moved up. They love that town more

LA Times  

Are Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds the g reatest owners of all time? The quadruple success story began in 2020 when the duo purchased Wrexham AFC, and like any good tale out of Tinseltown, they rolled cameras during their first year as owners, shining a spotlight on a small, profoundly fervent Welsh community in an 18 episode docuseries aptly named …

What to expect from Wrexham’s most important transfer window under Reynolds and McElhenney so far
1 year, 6 months ago

What to expect from Wrexham’s most important transfer window under Reynolds and McElhenney so far

New York Times  

Forty-six days have now elapsed since Wrexham’s season ended but the afterglow of promotion back to the Football League continues. Back-to-back promotions, a feat never achieved by Wrexham since becoming a Football League club in 1921, must be the target for a campaign that has already seen Phil Parkinson’s side installed by the bookmakers as overwhelming favourites to win the …

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney warned to avoid ‘circus’ over Wrexham signings
1 year, 6 months ago

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney warned to avoid ‘circus’ over Wrexham signings

The Independent  

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Wrexham fans: What Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have done means everything
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrexham fans: What Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have done means everything

The Independent  

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Reynolds and McElhenney owned Wrexham’s party goes on in Wales and maybe Las Vegas, too
1 year, 7 months ago

Reynolds and McElhenney owned Wrexham’s party goes on in Wales and maybe Las Vegas, too

The Hindu  

Wrexham’s celebrations aren’t over yet. The Welsh football team owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney will mark its promotion to the fourth division of English football with an open-top bus parade through the city on Tuesday. “They promised us a monster one at the end of the season, if we get promoted then they are going to …

EFL extends a welcome to Wrexham
1 year, 7 months ago

EFL extends a welcome to Wrexham

China Daily  

Wrexham co-owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds celebrate with the National League trophy after their team clinched promotion on April 22. Wrexham equalized in the 15th minute before Paul Mullin, the team's star striker, earned victory with two superbly taken goals in the second half. "Paul Mullin is one of the greatest football players in the world," McElhenney said. Wrexham …

Reynolds, McElhenney make audacious Wrexham offer to Bale
1 year, 7 months ago

Reynolds, McElhenney make audacious Wrexham offer to Bale

The Hindu  

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are making an audacious — and very public — bid to entice Gareth Bale out of retirement to play a season at Wrexham. Bale, a Wales great who retired after the World Cup at age 33, offered his congratulations to Wrexham’s celebrity owners following the team’s promotion to the fourth tier of English football at …

Wrexham promoted to League Two as owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney watch on
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrexham promoted to League Two as owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney watch on

ABC  

Wrexham FC have secured a fairytale return to the English Football League after a 15-year absence, with Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney watching on as they beat Boreham Wood 3-1 to win the National League with a game to spare. Key points: Reynolds and McElhenney bought the club in late 2020 The 158-year-old club was relegated from League …

Wrexham earns promotion on wild journey under Ryan Reynolds
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrexham earns promotion on wild journey under Ryan Reynolds

Associated Press  

Ryan Reynolds held his head in his hands. Reynolds and McElhenney embraced in the directors’ box when the fulltime whistle sounded and, before long, were holding up a flag with the words: “Wrexham champions 2022-23.” They seemingly have become soccer fanatics since completing their out-of-nowhere purchase of the club for $2.5 million in 2021. “One thing that is running through …

Timeline of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s ownership of Wrexham
1 year, 8 months ago

Timeline of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s ownership of Wrexham

The Independent  

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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's soccer team wins promotion to professional league
1 year, 8 months ago

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's soccer team wins promotion to professional league

NPR  

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's soccer team wins promotion to professional league Enlarge this image toggle caption Jan Kruger/Getty Images Jan Kruger/Getty Images Wrexham, the small British soccer club purchased in 2021 by American actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, has won sufficient games this season to advance to a professional league for the first time in 15 years. Following …

Wrexham and Ryan Reynolds looking for Hollywood ending
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrexham and Ryan Reynolds looking for Hollywood ending

Associated Press  

WREXHAM, Wales — Spoiler alert! “That was the most dramatic thing I’ve ever seen in my life,” a breathless Reynolds said after the 3-2 win over Notts County that put Wrexham on the brink of promotion from the National League, five steps below the Premier League. “If you wrote that in a script, people would put it in the bin …

On the brink: The scenario facing Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham
1 year, 8 months ago

On the brink: The scenario facing Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham

Associated Press  

The champagne is on ice for Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. It’s simple: Wrexham has a four-point lead over Notts County in the National League and needs three points from its final two matches to guarantee promotion to League Two, which is the fourth tier of the English soccer pyramid. By gaining promotion to the 24-team League Two, Wrexham would …

Ryan Reynolds out for Hollywood ending with Wrexham
1 year, 8 months ago

Ryan Reynolds out for Hollywood ending with Wrexham

The Hindu  

Season 2 of “Welcome to Wrexham” is set to get the Hollywood ending the first one failed to deliver. “That was the most dramatic thing I’ve ever seen in my life,” a breathless Reynolds said after the 3-2 win over Notts County that put Wrexham on the brink of promotion from the National League, five steps below the Premier League. …

Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have Wrexham on the verge of EFL
1 year, 8 months ago

Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have Wrexham on the verge of EFL

Daily Mail  

It's not every day you see two Hollywood acting stars rock up in the fifth tier of English football. In light of the dramatic story, Sportsmail breaks down everything you need to know about Wrexham's takeover by Reynolds and McElhenney and how the club has developed on and off the pitch under their ownership. Hollwyood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob …

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham pulls off thrilling win over Notts County, takes big step towards promotion
1 year, 8 months ago

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham pulls off thrilling win over Notts County, takes big step towards promotion

The Hindu  

Ryan Reynolds punched the air before turning to embrace Rob McElhenney as the Hollywood stars moved a big step closer to their dream of leading Welsh football team Wrexham to promotion to the English Football League Two. The pair celebrated at the end of a game that had all the thrills of a big screen blockbuster and the ultimate twist …

Ben Foster comes out of retirement to join Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham
1 year, 9 months ago

Ben Foster comes out of retirement to join Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham

The Hindu  

Former Manchester United and Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster came out of retirement to join Wrexham FC until the end of the season. Foster first arrived at Wrexham in 2005, on a loan from Stoke City. Cup this season, Wrexham made headlines by advancing to the fourth round where it drew 1-1 against Championship side Sheffield United before losing 3-1 in …

Watching Wrexham with Will Ferrell (yes, you read that correctly)
1 year, 10 months ago

Watching Wrexham with Will Ferrell (yes, you read that correctly)

New York Times  

The afternoon felt surreal enough with Will Ferrell joining Wrexham supporters for a pre-match pint and then watching the Welsh club return briefly to the top of the Vanarama National League. “Let’s hope the Deadpool is happy,” quips Ferrell to the group of close pals from the USA joining him on a whistlestop football tour of the UK. Ferrell, wearing …

Ryan Reynolds goes through range of emotions in FA Cup match
1 year, 10 months ago

Ryan Reynolds goes through range of emotions in FA Cup match

Associated Press  

Ryan Reynolds went from joy to despair, and punch-the-air ecstasy to desolation. “I’m now so much in love with this sport that I actually hate it,” Reynolds, a Canadian-born actor best known for starring in the “Deadpool” movies, told the BBC before the match. “Each match I’m pacing around like a caged lion.” With 71 places between the teams in …

Ryan Reynolds signs autographs for fans as he arrives in Wales for Wrexham vs Sheffield United
1 year, 10 months ago

Ryan Reynolds signs autographs for fans as he arrives in Wales for Wrexham vs Sheffield United

Daily Mail  

He's co-owner of Wrexham football club alongside Rob McElhenney. Good start: Things kicked off with Wrexham being 1-0 down at half time, before bringing it up with two goals shortly after, with the actor ecstatic to see a 2-2 result on the cards Quick turnaround: But things got disappointing when Sheffield brought the score back to 2-2 in the 65th …

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s effect on Wrexham: ‘They’ve given us everything we lacked’
1 year, 10 months ago

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s effect on Wrexham: ‘They’ve given us everything we lacked’

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Wrexham vs. Sheffield United in FA Cup fourth round play. It’s Saturday night in Wrexham and the BBC’s production trucks are already in town, parked up outside the Racecourse Ground next to The Turf pub, ready to screen Sunday’s FA Cup tie against Sheffield United. They are in it for the romance and the …

Wrexham thrills Hollywood owners with upset win in FA Cup
1 year, 11 months ago

Wrexham thrills Hollywood owners with upset win in FA Cup

Associated Press  

COVENTRY, England — Welsh soccer club Wrexham thrilled its Hollywood owners by causing a big shock in the FA Cup on Saturday. A 4-3 win over Coventry in the third round of the famous old competition was Wrexham’s best result since the team, which plays in English soccer’s fifth tier, was taken over by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in …

Wrexham’s Hollywood takeover proves so much more than a publicity stunt
2 years, 1 month ago

Wrexham’s Hollywood takeover proves so much more than a publicity stunt

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “When somebody asks the question ‘why Wrexham?’ the veins in my neck …

Welcome to Wrexham: Shaun Harvey key to Reynolds and McElhenney — but who is he?
2 years, 2 months ago

Welcome to Wrexham: Shaun Harvey key to Reynolds and McElhenney — but who is he?

New York Times  

He’s the fixer on the ground at Wrexham for Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, effectively the Hollywood duo’s go-to guy. Steve Horowitz, one of the bank’s partners, knew Harvey from the latter’s time as chief executive of the English Football League. This includes calls for his head similar to the one made on ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ by a club volunteer …

The Hot Seat, Coco Gauff, and Welcome to Wrexham on Hang Up and Listen.
54 years, 11 months ago

The Hot Seat, Coco Gauff, and Welcome to Wrexham on Hang Up and Listen.

Slate  

Josh Levin, Stefan Fatsis, and Vinson Cunningham are joined by Ben Mathis-Lilley to discuss his new book on college football, The Hot Seat. • An adapted excerpt from The Hot Seat in the New York Times: “Does College Football on TV Have to Be So Miserable?” • Mathis-Lilley in Slate: “What Is Jim Harbaugh’s Deal?” • The New York Times …

How a pair of Hollywood stars powered a Welsh soccer team
2 years, 4 months ago

How a pair of Hollywood stars powered a Welsh soccer team

Associated Press  

LONDON — In February 2021, actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took over Wrexham Association Football Club, a small team from the north of Wales, and now they’re releasing a documentary about their journey. “She’s obsessed with Wrexham, she may be more obsessed with Wrexham and its possible promotion than I am.” The decision to document their journey as owners …

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney on the pressures of owning Wrexham
2 years, 4 months ago

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney on the pressures of owning Wrexham

New York Times  

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are not your prototypical football club owners. McElhenney — best known for his portrayal of Mac on the long-running FX series “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” which he co-created — openly admits he knew little to nothing about the sport until recently. Wrexham’s quest to earn promotion after spending 15 years in the National League …

Ryan Reynolds reveals Blake Lively did not approve his decision to buy Wrexham FC
2 years, 4 months ago

Ryan Reynolds reveals Blake Lively did not approve his decision to buy Wrexham FC

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ryan Reynolds has revealed that his wife …

Ryan Reynolds visits Wrexham, Liverpool celebrate – Thursday’s sporting social
2 years, 10 months ago

Ryan Reynolds visits Wrexham, Liverpool celebrate – Thursday’s sporting social

The Independent  

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