In the shadow of the Camp Nou Messi takes control of 5th tier UE Cornellà
April 17 – Lionel Messi has taken his first formal step into club ownership, acquiring 100% of Catalan side UE Cornellà who play in Spain’s fifth-tier.
The club confirmed the deal on Thursday afternoon, with Messi assuming full control as he takes his first step into shaping a post-playing role in the game.
Financial details have not been disclosed, but the move places him among a growing group of active players investing directly in clubs –
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