From Buenos Aires Times · · 1m 10s
Messi buys second Spanish football club
Messi acquires CD Eldense, his second Spanish football club.
In brief
Messi acquires CD Eldense, his second Spanish football club. Lionel Messi officially owns CD Eldense, a Spanish second-division club, marking his second venture into Spanish football ownership. Originally reported by Buenos Aires Times.
Messi acquires CD Eldense
Lionel Messi has officially acquired CD Eldense, a Spanish second-division club, announced Thursday.
Eldense's new ownership
CD Eldense, based just in-land from Alicante, becomes Messi's second Spanish football venture after purchasing fifth-tier Unió Esportiva Cornellà in April.
Club statement
CD Eldense's online statement says Messi's ownership starts a new chapter with long-term vision for sporting, institutional and social development.
Eldense's current standing
After seven matches, CD Eldense is 19th of 22 clubs in the second division, potentially facing relegation to the third tier.
Messi's business expansion
Messi has expanded his business activities by acquiring a building in Barcelona and an Argentine restaurant chain, adding to his club portfolio.
Messi's retirement plans
Messi will bid farewell to fans at a friendly match next Saturday against Benin at River Plate’s Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires.
What to remember
Lionel Messi officially owns CD Eldense, a Spanish second-division club, marking his second venture into Spanish football ownership.
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