Messi officially takes ownership of Spanish second-tier club Eldense
Spanish club Eldense announced on Thursday that Argentine star Lionel Messi, captain of Inter Miami, has officially taken over its ownership. The team plays in Spain's second division. According to Al Jazeera, the move follows Messi's earlier investment in Cornellà, making Eldense his second club in Spain.
Why it matters
The deal reflects a growing trend of football stars investing in club ownership during or beyond their playing careers. Messi has a large following in the Arab world, so news of his business moves draws wide reader interest.
Background
Lionel Messi is an Argentine footballer who captains Inter Miami of the United States. Spain's second division is the tier directly below the top-flight La Liga.
How outlets covered it
RT Arabic and Al Jazeera agree on the core fact: Eldense announced officially that ownership had passed to Messi, and the club competes in Spain's second division. RT highlighted Messi's role as Inter Miami captain and gave Thursday as the day of the announcement, while its headline called Eldense his second club in Spain. Al Jazeera's headline framed the story as part of a pattern of investment, linking the deal to his earlier involvement with Cornellà. Neither of the texts provided includes financial details of the transaction.
How outlets headlined it
- روسيا اليوم (RT Arabic)رسميا.. ميسي يستكمل شراء ناديه الثاني في إسبانيا
- الجزيرةبعد كورنيا.. ميسي يواصل الاستثمار في إسبانيا بشراء نادي إلدينسي
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