The Ledger: Investors Are Tapping World Cup Fever

The World Cup has generated pricey tickets, record ratings, huge levels of beer consumption and new respect for ranch dressing. The excitement is also sparking investor interest in soccer, even if it's already a crowded field. In recent years, celebrities like LeBron James, Matthew McConaughey and Michael B. Jordan have bought stakes in soccer (sorry, football) teams. Some, like Eva Longoria, Tom Brady and Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac, have turned their investments into content, with "Welcome to Wrexham" the prime example. Rich Americans and big investment firms have been buying stakes . . .