Several of the top dogs at Leeds United were present in San Francisco on Monday night to watch the 49ers continue their fast start to the NFL season.
The investment arm of the NFL franchise became a minority stakeholder in Leeds United in the summer of 2018 when they purchased a share of the club from Andrea Radrizzani.
That saw 49ers executive vice president of football operations Paraag Marathe take a seat on the Whites board, with Marathe and other representatives from the 49ers coming over to West Yorkshire on a number of occasions over the last 18 months.
Now, Andrea Radrizzani, Angus Kinnear, Victor Orta and Paul Bell have returned the favour, taking advantage of the international break by heading out to California to take in the Monday night clash against the Cleveland Browns.
Great to see you ! What a performance ! Blessed to be here with all of you @49ers #GoNiners #GoLeeds @LUFC https://t.co/2RcZprrpeO
— Andrea Radrizzani (@andrearadri) October 8, 2019
Owner Radrizzani shared a number of pictures from Levi Stadium on Twitter following the 31-3 win for San Francisco, alongside Marathe and owner Jed York.
That win saw the 49ers claim a fourth win out of four to start the season, the first time they have achieved that mark since 1990. The New England Patriots are the only side still unbeaten in the NFL this season.
"Great to see you ! What a performance ! Blessed to be here with all of you @49ers," he tweeted.
Great win for the Niners @49ers thank you @JedYork @AlGuido #paraag you have been fantastic host as always and amazing atmosphere #GoNiners #GoLeeds @LUFC pic.twitter.com/qIEgMKpfW9
— Andrea Radrizzani (@andrearadri) October 8, 2019
Next up for the 49ers is a short trip to face their NFC West rivals the LA Rams, while Leeds will host Birmingham next weekend.
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