Not only is he a gifted singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran is also a huge football fan. The pop star is now helping his home team financially.
London (AP) – Pop star Ed Sheeran (“Shape Of You”) will be the shirt sponsor of the English third division soccer club Ipswich Town for the coming season. This was announced by the club from Suffolk County, where Sheeran is at home. D.
he Briton has been a fan of the “blues” since childhood. For an initial year, the 30-year-old will sponsor the jerseys of the first men’s and women’s teams from Ipswich Town.
“The football club is an important part of the community and that’s my way of showing my support,” Sheeran was quoted as saying on the club’s website. “I’ve always enjoyed going to Portman Road Stadium and I look forward to being there again soon when spectators are allowed in the stadiums again.”
The new, blue jerseys, which are expected to be available from June, will read “+ – =% X Tour”, possibly a reference to an upcoming tour? “+”, “-“, “%” and “X” are the musician’s album titles. “That’ll all be revealed at times,” Sheeran said.
His fans are eagerly awaiting a comeback after the Brit retired to his large estate in Suffolk more than a year ago. His studio is also there.
In Germany, the Toten Hosen were the shirt sponsor of the then Bundesliga club Fortuna Düsseldorf two years ago, but not for an entire season. The team only wore the special jersey, which was created in collaboration with the punk band, in one game against FC Bayern Munich. It didn’t bring luck – Fortuna lost 4-0 at home.
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