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Why do so many sports stars go into football ownership? Gareth Bale could be latest high-profile icon to move upstairs as ex-Real Madrid man is lined up for Cardiff investment

It appears there is a new craze: ownership. More and more we are seeing former stars venture into the world of football business, and the latest name may be about to be added to the list.

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