Lionel Messi bought Spanish football club Cornellà
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The star forward acquired 100% of the shares of the Catalan club from the fifth division of Spain. Details of the deal for the team's acquisition are not yet disclosed.
Star forward of "Inter Miami" and the Argentine national team Lionel Messi has acquired the Spanish football club "Cornellà". This was reported by the club's official website, writes UNN.
Details
According to the press service, the Argentine became the owner of 100% of the club's shares. The details of the deal are not disclosed.
Currently, "Cornellà" plays in the Tercera Federación – the fifth strongest division of the Spanish championship. The club is based in Catalonia.
Famous footballers have passed through the club's system at various times, including Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya, Barcelona defender Gerard Martín, Keita Baldé, and Jordi Alba – Messi's former teammate at Barcelona and Inter Miami.
Club information
"Cornellà" was founded in 1951 and represents the city of Cornellà de Llobregat. The club's greatest achievements include playing in Segunda B (the third level of Spanish football), as well as participating in the Copa del Rey, where the team passed several stages and eliminated stronger opponents.
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