“Love to own tiny percentage,” Rory McIlroy reveals burning desire to invest in Manchester United following his thrilling venture into Formula One

Golfer Rory McIlroy eyes Manchester United investment after Formula One venture. Controversy at Ryder Cup but no regrets.

“Love to own tiny percentage,” Rory McIlroy reveals burning desire to invest in Manchester United following his thrilling venture into Formula One

Rory McIlroy ( Image via Imago )

Rory McIlroy, the renowned golfer, has set his sights on investing in the world of football. This revelation comes hot on the heels of his recent financial involvement in the high-octane world of Formula One racing with the Alpine team.

As a lifelong fan of Manchester United, McIlroy warmly welcomed the news of Sir Jim Ratcliffe‘s potential association with his cherished club. He openly expressed his desire to own a small stake in the team.

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I would lovе to bе ablе to own a tiny pеrcеntagе of thе club I grеw up chееring on as a boy. I would havе lovеd to havе takеn 0. 00001 pеr cеnt of Manchеstеr Unitеd whеn Jim Ratcliffе took 25 pеr cеnt. And if another opportunity comes my way I will look at it. But it is not somеthing that has comе across our tablе as of yеt.
Rory said this in an interview with Sky Sports

McIlroy’s most recent venture into the world of sports investment saw him joining a star-studded lineup of co-investors in a substantial $211 million deal with the Alpine F1 team.

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Notable figures in this consortium include former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua, Liverpool and England football sensation Trent Alexander-Arnold, and former Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata. This investment endeavor was masterminded by the Otro Capital consortium.

Ryder Cup altercation and unwavering ambition

Before his ventures in the world of racing and football, McIlroy was at the center of a rather public incident during the Ryder Cup. The altercation unfolded on the 18th green when Patrick Cantlay of Team USA sank a birdie putt.

Cantlay’s caddie, Joe LaCava, jubilantly waved a cap in celebration, which McIlroy found to be a distraction. This disagreement spilled over into a rather heated exchange in the parking lot outside the clubhouse.

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Despite this unexpected altercation at the Ryder Cup, McIlroy maintains that he harbors no regrets regarding the incident. His aspiration to invest in Manchester United stands as a testament to his unwavering connection with the sports world.

Rory McIlroy’s recent investments in Formula One racing and his expressed interest in Manchester United underline his growing involvement in the world of sports outside of golf. His journey as a sports investor, alongside notable personalities from different disciplines, demonstrates the cross-pollination of interests and passions among athletes.

The Ryder Cup incident may have garnered attention for a brief moment. However, McIlroy’s determination to invest in his beloved football club remains steadfast. It reflected his enduring connection to the sports that have defined his life.

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