Will Ferrell displays wholesome message as he watches Manchester United vs Leeds in Stockholm

Manchester United and Leeds’ pre-season friendly had a special visitor, as Hollywood star Will Ferrell was spotted in the crowd. The Red Devils kicked off their pre-season fixtures against long time rivals Leeds with a 0-0 draw in Stockholm on Saturday afternoon. Credit: MUTVWill Ferrell wore an eye-catching t-shirt to Man United’s clash with Leeds[/caption] Last year, Ferrell purchased a minority stake in the Yorkshire club’s ownership group 49ers Enterprises – joining fellow actor Russell Crowe, Olympic icon Michael Phelps and golfer Jordan Spieth. And the Elf and Anchorman actor made sure to pay a visit to his side as they begin their preparations for life back in the Premier League. During the first half of the goalless stalemate, the MUTV cameras panned to the corporate boxes at the Strawberry Arena where Ferrell was sat enjoying the match. The 57-year-old quickly rose to the occasion, as he buffed his chest out and pointed to a slogan on his t-shirt. His top simply had the words: “I Gnesta,” printed on it. With Gnesta a region close to Stockholm, Ferrell’s gesture went down a treat with the crowd. Fans immediately rose to their feet to give him a standing ovation, with this a highlight in an otherwise uneventful first-half. And while some may have been confused by Ferrell’s choice of clothing, he does in fact have a close connection to Sweden. His wife, Viveca Paulin, is Swedish and the couple have three children together. While they split their time between New York and California, the pair also spend plenty of time in the Scandinavian country, and own a summer house near Gnesta. GettyThe cameras panned to Will Ferrell midway through the first half of United’s clash with Leeds[/caption] GettyThe Hollywood star has previously been spotted at Elland Road after investing in Leeds in May 2024[/caption] And Ferrell’s antics in the crowd were among the more memorable moments from the pre-season clash, which had few chances and talking points. Kick-off was delayed for ten minutes due to heavy traffic around the stadium. United’s £62.5million summer arrival Matheus Cunha made his debut, starting as one of two No.10s alongside Bruno Fernandes. The Red Devils twice went close in the first half, with teenager Chido Obi curling a shot wide, before Casemiro hit the crossbar on the stroke of half time. There was to be no breakthrough in the second-half, although both sides went close. Jayden Bogle and Ao Tanaka both forced saves from Tom Heaton, while United almost nicked it in the dying moments when Kobbie Maino rattled the bar after a scramble inside the penalty box. GettyMatheus Cunha was unable to find the net on his Man United debut[/caption] Ferrell will certainly be hoping to see more goals the next time he attends a Leeds game, who are looking to re-establish themselves in the top flight after promotion from the Championship last term. The comedy actor was previously spotted in the crowd for the Whites’ clash with Burnley in September. When asked why he decided to invest the club, Ferrell said: “Because we are dastardly! “No, I think we’re finally catching up to what a wonderful game this is. Obviously Americans are very heavy into their sports and their fanaticism but there’s still a level of devotion to English football that is unlike anywhere in the world. “I think we find that exciting and admire it.” Ferrell’s Leeds get their Premier League campaign underway against Everton on August 18, while United welcome old rivals Arsenal a day before in a thrilling opening day clash.

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Will Ferrell displays wholesome message as he watches Manchester United vs Leeds in Stockholm

Manchester United and Leeds’ pre-season friendly had a special visitor, as Hollywood star Will Ferrell was spotted in the crowd.

The Red Devils kicked off their pre-season fixtures against long time rivals Leeds with a 0-0 draw in Stockholm on Saturday afternoon.

Will Ferrell wore an eye-catching t-shirt to Man United’s clash with Leeds[/caption]

Last year, Ferrell purchased a minority stake in the Yorkshire club’s ownership group 49ers Enterprises – joining fellow actor Russell Crowe, Olympic icon Michael Phelps and golfer Jordan Spieth.

And the Elf and Anchorman actor made sure to pay a visit to his side as they begin their preparations for life back in the Premier League.

During the first half of the goalless stalemate, the MUTV cameras panned to the corporate boxes at the Strawberry Arena where Ferrell was sat enjoying the match.

The 57-year-old quickly rose to the occasion, as he buffed his chest out and pointed to a slogan on his t-shirt.

His top simply had the words: “I Gnesta,” printed on it.

With Gnesta a region close to Stockholm, Ferrell’s gesture went down a treat with the crowd.

Fans immediately rose to their feet to give him a standing ovation, with this a highlight in an otherwise uneventful first-half.

And while some may have been confused by Ferrell’s choice of clothing, he does in fact have a close connection to Sweden.

His wife, Viveca Paulin, is Swedish and the couple have three children together.

While they split their time between New York and California, the pair also spend plenty of time in the Scandinavian country, and own a summer house near Gnesta.

The cameras panned to Will Ferrell midway through the first half of United’s clash with Leeds[/caption]

The Hollywood star has previously been spotted at Elland Road after investing in Leeds in May 2024[/caption]

And Ferrell’s antics in the crowd were among the more memorable moments from the pre-season clash, which had few chances and talking points.

Kick-off was delayed for ten minutes due to heavy traffic around the stadium.

United’s £62.5million summer arrival Matheus Cunha made his debut, starting as one of two No.10s alongside Bruno Fernandes.

The Red Devils twice went close in the first half, with teenager Chido Obi curling a shot wide, before Casemiro hit the crossbar on the stroke of half time.

There was to be no breakthrough in the second-half, although both sides went close.

Jayden Bogle and Ao Tanaka both forced saves from Tom Heaton, while United almost nicked it in the dying moments when Kobbie Maino rattled the bar after a scramble inside the penalty box.

Matheus Cunha was unable to find the net on his Man United debut[/caption]

Ferrell will certainly be hoping to see more goals the next time he attends a Leeds game, who are looking to re-establish themselves in the top flight after promotion from the Championship last term.

The comedy actor was previously spotted in the crowd for the Whites’ clash with Burnley in September.

When asked why he decided to invest the club, Ferrell said: “Because we are dastardly!

“No, I think we’re finally catching up to what a wonderful game this is. Obviously Americans are very heavy into their sports and their fanaticism but there’s still a level of devotion to English football that is unlike anywhere in the world.

“I think we find that exciting and admire it.”

Ferrell’s Leeds get their Premier League campaign underway against Everton on August 18, while United welcome old rivals Arsenal a day before in a thrilling opening day clash.