# Messi buys second Spanish football club

> Messi acquires CD Eldense, his second Spanish football club.
- Title: Messi buys second Spanish football club · Buenos Aires Times
- Summary: Messi acquires CD Eldense, his second Spanish football club. Lionel Messi officially owns CD Eldense, a Spanish second-division club, marking his second…
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- Source: Buenos Aires Times — https://batimes.com.ar/news/sports/messi-finalises-acquisition-of-second-spanish-football-club.phtml
- Published: 2026-10-01T22:33:23+00:00
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- Topics: messi, cd eldense, spanish football, barcelona, inter miami, argentina, news, politics, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Lionel Messi officially owns CD Eldense, a Spanish second-division club, marking his second venture into Spanish football ownership.