Russell Crowe reveals he was once 'a phone call away' from buying Leeds United during Chris Moyles interview
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The star of Gladiator and A Beautiful Mind appeared on Leeds local Chris Moyles’ Radio X show this morning (Monday) to discuss his forthcoming appearance at this summer’s Glastonbury Festival with his band Indoor Garden Party. A newly announced minority investor in his beloved Leeds United, Russell also revealed how he came “a phone call away” from buying the football club outright a decade ago, before “reality hit” him and he decided to take a step back. The conversation turned to The Whites...

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