American rapper and producer Snoop Dogg received a guard of honor and was greeted with swirling white towels on Tuesday (24), on his first visit to Swansea City since becoming an investor in the Welsh club last year.
Dressed in the colors of Swansea, the 54-year-old artist entered the field before the Championship match (England’s second division) against Preston North End, passing through a guard of honor made up of young football players from Wales, while more than 20 thousand fans filled the stands.
The match ended 1-1, with Swansea’s Liam Cullen scoring the equalizer in the 95th minute.
Swansea manager Vitor Matos told reporters that Snoop Dogg spoke to players in the dressing room.
“He’s someone who likes to be involved. He’s been involved not only with us, but also with the (US) Olympic team. He really loves sports,” Matos added.
“It’s good for him to be involved. I’m happy we have someone like him, who loves the club, loves the city and wants to be here.”
Swansea, which occupies 14th place in the English second division, faces Ipswich Town on Saturday (28).
