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Daniel Blackham

Ryan Reynolds video calls wife Blake Lively as Wrexham fans invade pitch after promotion

Ryan Reynolds emotionally FaceTimed his wife Blake Lively to show her the celebrations as Wrexham were promoted to the Football League in style.

After going a goal down within the first minute, Wrexham battled back with Elliot Lee equalising in the first half before a sensational Paul Mullin double sealed an impressive 3-1 win. The result saw Wrexham confirmed as National League champions, capping the emotional journey Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have been on since they bought the club back in 2021.

And the Hollywood pair were visibly overcome with emotion as the full-time whistle sounded and fans flooded the pitch. Following the full-time whistle, thousands of fans sprinted onto the pitch to celebrate with their heroes. Mullin was lifted up by a group of supporters as manager Phil Parkinson stood on a balcony and rallied the crowd.

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