The Greek center for the Milwaukee Bucks, an NBA star, entered Major League Soccer with Nashville SC.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of those Top NBA stars and an obvious candidate for MVP of the 2022-23 season. The 28-year-old Greek center was already a league champion in 2020-21 and was selected as MVP Finals. The novelty of his sports career is that he dabbled in another sport, this one invest in an MLS team.
He Nashville SC american soccer league announced that Giannis Anteokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg are the new minority owners of the franchise and join the other Antetokounmpo brothers: Alex (plays in the G-League), Kostas (plays in Turkish league) and Thanasis (also with the Bucks).
So, they joined a group consisting of Kevin Durant, 5% owner of the Philadelphia Unionalready James Harden, who owns 5% of the Houston Dynamo.
“Football is a global sport and our new ownership reaffirms our club’s commitment to being a global team. Filip and Giannis are not just incredible athletes – they are ambassadors for their- their sports, role models for millions and advocates in their hometowns and around the world. We share the common belief that our teams not only play at the highest level, but also elevate their communities. and helping those who need it.” said John Ingramthe majority owner, in a statement.
“My father is a professional soccer player and it was the first sport I liked in Greece; I have always dreamed of having a soccer team, and we knew that Nashville was a team and a city that we wanted get involved. with,” sure Giannis Antetokounmpo in presenting its participation in the franchise.
“Nashville is like a special place; there’s so many up and coming. And we’ve been on the same journey. We’ve really struggled to be in the big leagues, to be there, to be recognized, and someone came along and gave us a chance. And at the same time , so that we not only give the sport of football a chance to grow, but also (to be recognized) in other countries.”added Thanasis Antetokounmpo.
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Source: Tycsports
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