Football legend Lionel Messi is making a move off the pitch after taking ownership of Spanish lower-division club UE Cornellà.

The club, which competes in Spain’s fifth tier, confirmed the takeover, marking a new chapter in Messi’s career as he begins to invest in football beyond playing.

The move shows a growing trend among top players to build long-term business interests in the sport. It follows similar steps by Cristiano Ronaldo, who has also invested in a Spanish club.

–ChannelAfrica–