Lionel Messi took a new step in his business side and became the new owner of the EU Cornellà, an entity that plays in the Third RFEF, the fifth category of Spanish football, and which is currently fighting for promotion in Spanish football. With this acquisition, Messi expands his presence in sports management, since he was already part of projects such as Deportivo LSM in Uruguay and Leones FC in Rosario, consolidating an increasingly active profile outside
the courts.The operation was confirmed by the club itself, which highlighted Rosario's link with Catalonia: “With this operation, Messi reinforces his close relationship with the city of Barcelona and his commitment to the development of sports and local talent in Catalonia. A bond that dates back to the time when he was a player for FC Barcelona and that has remained indelible over the years
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In the same statement, the institution highlighted the impact of his arrival: “The arrival of Leo Messi opens a new phase in the club's history, with the objective of boosting its sporting and institutional growth, strengthening its structure and continuing to bet on talent. The project contemplates a long-term vision, with a strategic plan that combines ambition, sustainability and roots
