Messi takes over Spanish club.

Superstar Lionel Messi continues to expand his influence off the pitch by becoming the owner of UE Cornella, a team currently playing in the Spanish Third Division.

Messi takes over a Spanish club. Photo: Reuters .

This information was confirmed by the Catalan club in an official announcement, marking a new turning point in Messi's post-career journey.

Accordingly, this deal is not just a simple investment but also reflects Messi's deep connection to Catalonia, where he spent most of his career playing for Barcelona. Cornella emphasized that Messi's arrival will contribute to the development of local sports and the nurturing of young talent.

Previously, Messi had shared his desire to own his own team after retirement. In an interview earlier this year, he stated: "I want to build my own club, starting from scratch and developing it, creating opportunities for young players to rise."

At the age of 38, Messi took his first forays into football management when he partnered with his Inter Miami teammate Luis Suarez to establish Deportivo LSM in Uruguay. However, the deal with Cornella marked his first full ownership of a professional football team in Europe.

Founded in 1951, Cornella is one of the most traditional clubs in Catalonia, renowned for its high-quality youth academy. It is considered the third largest academy in the region, after Barcelona and Espanyol. Many famous players have emerged from here, most notably Jordi Alba.

The club stated that the project under Messi will focus on sustainable development, investing heavily in the academy and maintaining local identity. Furthermore, initiatives such as the "Messi Cup" youth tournament demonstrate the Argentine superstar's long-term commitment to nurturing talent.

Messi continues to shine, Inter Miami unfortunately share points. Messi still showed his class by contributing one assist in the 2-2 draw between Inter Miami and New York RB in MLS on the morning of April 12th. This draw means Messi and his teammates have yet to win at their new home stadium.

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