Avengers director Joe Russo has been named on the board of Championship side Sheffield United, after the club was taken over by a U.S.-led consortium, COH Sports, last month.

The famous American film director, who led the production of four films in the Marvel cinematic universe alongside his brother Anthony, has joined Sheffield United's board of directors. Russo has officially started at the club one month after America-based consortium SOH Sports took over as the new owners of the Blades.

Hollywood film director Joe Russo has joined the board of English second-tier outfit Sheffield United, the club have confirmed.

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