Lionel Messi buys Barcelona-based Spanish football club Cornella
Al Jazeera·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi has purchased UE Cornella, a fifth-division Spanish football club based in Barcelona. The club announced the deal Thursday without disclosing purchase details. Cornella, founded in 1951, is located in a working-class neighbourhood. The club statement referenced Messi's arrival as starting a new chapter with long-term vision and sustainability focus. Cornella previously developed players including Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya and former Barcelona defender Jordi Alba.
Key Entities
Lionel MessiUE CornellaBarcelonaArgentinaDavid RayaJordi Alba