World-famous model and actress invests in Premier League side after iconic World Cup moment

Claudia Schiffer has announced her investment in a Premier League club. The German model and actress has become a minority shareholder in Brentford alongside her husband, filmmaker Matthew Vaughn. instagram / @claudiaschifferSchiffer has confirmed her excitement at investing in Brentford this summer[/caption] The model and her husband Vaughn have become minority shareholders in the BeesGetty They join philanthropist Gary Lubner in the Bees’ ownership group. However, Matthew Benham remains majority owner, having bought the club in 2012. Brentford chief executive Jon Varney told the club website: “This is an exciting time for Brentford. “The club has enjoyed significant success in recent years, and this investment will build on that progress to help us continue to challenge in both on-pitch performance and off-pitch commercial growth. “It is vital to us that any new investors understand and reflect the values of our club. “Since we first met Gary and Matthew, we have been aligned on how they can make a positive impact. “They bring different but complementary expertise, and I am excited to see what we can collectively achieve. “Matthew Benham remains a committed majority shareholder who has brought the club an incredibly long way in a short space of time. “Together with our new investors we have a shared ambition for continued growth and to thrive in the world’s most competitive football league. “We thank our fans for their loyalty and support as we keep driving the club forward.” Schiffer joined Pele during the 2006 World Cup opening ceremonyAFP The pair presented the World Cup trophy ahead of the tournament in GermanyGetty Meanwhile, Schiffer took to social media to share her excitement at joining the club’s ownership group. Posing in a shirt displaying Brentford’s past and present badges, she wrote on Instagram: “I was lucky enough to bring out the World Cup with Pelé and he told me football is a beautiful game. “I’m very excited that I’m now officially involved in a football club and look forward to experiencing its beauty.” The 54-year-old also attached a snap of herself holding the World Cup trophy during the opening ceremony for the 2006 tournament in Germany. Schiffer had presented the trophy alongside three-time winner and Brazilian legend Pele in her home country. Brentford are currently preparing to embark on their fifth consecutive Premier League campaign. The Bees finished 10th last season under Thomas Frank, who has since been replaced by Keith Andrews after leaving to join Tottenham. Andrews’ first league match in charge will be away to Nottingham Forest on August 17.

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World-famous model and actress invests in Premier League side after iconic World Cup moment

Claudia Schiffer has announced her investment in a Premier League club.

The German model and actress has become a minority shareholder in Brentford alongside her husband, filmmaker Matthew Vaughn.

Schiffer has confirmed her excitement at investing in Brentford this summer[/caption]

The model and her husband Vaughn have become minority shareholders in the Bees

They join philanthropist Gary Lubner in the Bees’ ownership group.

However, Matthew Benham remains majority owner, having bought the club in 2012.

Brentford chief executive Jon Varney told the club website: “This is an exciting time for Brentford.

“The club has enjoyed significant success in recent years, and this investment will build on that progress to help us continue to challenge in both on-pitch performance and off-pitch commercial growth.

“It is vital to us that any new investors understand and reflect the values of our club.

“Since we first met Gary and Matthew, we have been aligned on how they can make a positive impact.

“They bring different but complementary expertise, and I am excited to see what we can collectively achieve.

“Matthew Benham remains a committed majority shareholder who has brought the club an incredibly long way in a short space of time.

“Together with our new investors we have a shared ambition for continued growth and to thrive in the world’s most competitive football league.

“We thank our fans for their loyalty and support as we keep driving the club forward.”

Schiffer joined Pele during the 2006 World Cup opening ceremony

The pair presented the World Cup trophy ahead of the tournament in Germany

Meanwhile, Schiffer took to social media to share her excitement at joining the club’s ownership group.

Posing in a shirt displaying Brentford’s past and present badges, she wrote on Instagram: “I was lucky enough to bring out the World Cup with Pelé and he told me football is a beautiful game.

“I’m very excited that I’m now officially involved in a football club and look forward to experiencing its beauty.”

The 54-year-old also attached a snap of herself holding the World Cup trophy during the opening ceremony for the 2006 tournament in Germany.

Schiffer had presented the trophy alongside three-time winner and Brazilian legend Pele in her home country.

Brentford are currently preparing to embark on their fifth consecutive Premier League campaign.

The Bees finished 10th last season under Thomas Frank, who has since been replaced by Keith Andrews after leaving to join Tottenham.

Andrews’ first league match in charge will be away to Nottingham Forest on August 17.