The Epstein Files are trending once again with details about various eminent possibilities coming out in the open. Earlier this week, the US Department of Justice opted to publicize a large section of the documents related to their investigation of the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, called the Epstein Files.
Over the last few days, several key aspects of the Epstein Files have started to come out, involving people like Bill Gates, Donald Trump, Elon Musk and more. As there are mentions of famous personalities across all walks of life, sports icons are inevitable, aren't they? So, who are the sports celebrities named in the Epstein Files?
Sachin Tendulkar
Arguably the best batter in the history of cricket, India's Sachin Tendulkar has been named in the Epstein Files. However, the batting legend has been named in the 'most admired' section of the files.
Lionel Messi
Like Tendulkar, Messi is arguably the greatest in his respective field of sport - football. The Argentine wizar has also been named in the Epstein Files, much like Tendulkar in the 'most admired' section.
David Beckham
Former England football star David Beckham also makes it to the Epstein Files list in the 'most admired' section, like Tendulkar and Messi. The one connection between Messi and Beckham is Inter Miami, US-based Soccer club that the latter co-owns.
Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods
Arguably, the two GOATs (Greatest of All-Time) in basketball and golf respectively, Jordan and Woods also find themselves in the Epstein Files list. While Woods' name has come up in connection to an email list, Jordan's presence is due to his Presidential medal that was presented by Barack Obama.
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The one thing to remember is that being named in the Epstein Files doesn't always indicate any offence or problematic history. As can be seen in the names of the celebrities above, people can be named in different contexts.
