Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid and England star, has become a minority investor in Birmingham Phoenix for The Hundred 2026 tournament. The 22-year-old, who grew up in Stourbridge, will focus on community engagement and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, leveraging his platform to unite diverse communities through sport. Bellingham holds 1.2% equity in the Phoenix, with Warwickshire County Cricket Club (50.4%) and Birmingham City owners Knighthead Capital Management (48.4%, including NFL’s Tom Brady) retaining majority control.
The investment aligns with a broader rebranding wave in The Hundred, as three teams—Manchester Super Giants (formerly Originals), Sunrisers Leeds (Northern Superchargers), and MI London (Oval Invincibles)—adopt new identities tied to Indian Premier League owners.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing