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Jude Bellingham buys a stake in Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix
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Published on 24 April 2026
Real Madrid star takes a minority cricket stake
England and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is stepping into cricket ownership. Reports say Warwickshire is set to confirm he has bought a minority stake in the Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix. The move links the high-profile football star to the fast-growing summer league, with local Hundred franchise ownership tied to Knighthead Capital and Birmingham City interests.
- Jude Bellingham reportedly buys a minority stake in Birmingham Phoenix
- Warwickshire is expected to confirm the investment
- The Hundred franchise will have fresh backing from a global football name
- Knighthead Capital remains tied to Birmingham City ownership
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