Lionel Messi acquires Spanish club CD Eldense - MyJoyOnline
Football star Lionel Messi has completed the acquisition of the Spanish second-division club CD Eldense. This marks his second investment in a Spanish football team, following his purchase of Cornellà earlier this year.
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Messi's transition from player to club owner signals a growing trend of high-profile athletes investing in professional sports management.
--> Footballer Lionel Messi has completed the acquisition of Spanish second-division club CD Eldense. The deal still requires regulatory approval, MyJoyOnline reports .
CD Eldense announced that Leo Messi’s acquisition of the club opens a new chapter in the history of the team, which is more than 100 years old.
In September, Messi reached a preliminary agreement to acquire a controlling stake in CD Eldense. The process has now been completed, the club said.
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