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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Shifa Jahan

Tennis superstar becomes co-owner of football club

  • Tennis icon Novak Djokovic has acquired a part-ownership stake in French Ligue 2 club Le Mans FC.
  • He joins a group of high-profile investors, including former Formula 1 drivers Felipe Massa and Kevin Magnussen.
  • The significant investment is led by the Brazilian consortium OutField, co-founded by Pedro Olivera, and also features Georgios Frangulis of OakBerry.
  • Le Mans FC highlighted that Djokovic's mental strength and the F1 stars' experience will bring considerable added value and create a unique link between football and motorsport.
  • The newly promoted club is set to commence their Ligue 2 season on 9 August.

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Novak Djokovic lands co-owning stake in French football team

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