Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke left LeBron James shocked with £4.3bn call that changed everything

Basketball superstar LeBron James was left in awe of the SoFi Stadium following his visit to the state-of-the-art venue back in 2021.

The process to build the stadium — which can hold up to 100,000 people — took place over a four-year period being finalised in 2020, however no fans were able to attend until the following year. One of the first spectators to experience SoFi Stadium in all its glory was James, who played for the Los Angeles Lakers at the time, with his comments ringing true on how successful the $5.5billion (£4.3bn) decision was for Los Angeles Rams and Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke.

“I believe SoFi Stadium is the best stadium in the world," James admitted to ESPN after being captured at the Rams vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers match. «Architecturally, it’s the greatest thing I’ve ever been in. My good friend Stan Kroenke, they did a hell of a job. Whoever they picked to help build that thing, it’s state of the art. It’s the best stadium I’ve ever been in and I’m happy for them.”

Since the stadium, which is also home to the Los Angeles Chargers, was built, the LA Rams have found success in the NFL, winning the 2022 Super Bowl final. As well as hosting American football, the stadium has been the destination for numerous marquee events which has drastically helped revenue continue to grow.

Kroenke's sporting business empire also transpires into basketball as well as football with his success on American soil hoping to be emulated in England by Arsenal. The Gunners currently sit top of the Premier League table although both Liverpool and Manchester City are hot on their heels.

The money available to Mikel Arteta and Edu is also largely in thanks to the work of the Kroenke's, with the club able to spend big to sign Declan