American businesswoman and television personality Martha Stewart has joined Swansea City as a co-owner, the Welsh soccer club announced ?on Tuesday.
Lifestyle expert Stewart, ?the ?first female self-made billionaire ?in the United States, was in attendance as a guest for Swansea¡¯s 2-1 Championship win ?over Wrexham last Friday.
¡°We are very excited to welcome Martha ?on board,¡± the club said in a ?statement.
¡°We know ?experiencing Friday night¡¯s ?game in person has only ?increased ?her own enthusiasm and anticipation for being part of Swansea City.¡±
Stewart is the latest celebrity to become a minority co-owner of the club, with U.S. rapper Snoop Dogg ?coming ?on board in July.
Luka Modric is also a ?minority co-owner, with the Ballon d¡¯Or winner joining in April.
Swansea is 19th in the Championship ?and faces first-place Coventry City on Friday.
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