One of the most talked about names in world football, Argentine legend Lionel Messi, has now started a new chapter in Spanish football. He has become the owner of the fifth-tier Spanish football club Cornella. The club currently plays in the fifth tier of Spanish football, but this ownership change is considered a big step for the future of the club.
Cornella, which is located southwest of the city of Barcelona, is a familiar place for Messi. Lionel Messi spent time at Barcelona from 2004 to 2021, not only establishing himself as a football star, but he was also the lifeblood of the team. As a result of this long-term relationship, Messi is now the owner of Cornella Club. The announcement was officially made by Cornella Club today (April 16).
Cornella Club was founded in 1951 and has had some memorable moments in its history. In the 2013-14 season, the team had the opportunity to play in the third-tier Segunda División B league. In 2021, they shocked everyone by defeating Atlético Madrid in the second round of the Copa del Rey, but were defeated by Barcelona in the next round.
The club is currently in third place in Group Five of the fifth tier. The top team in this group gets the opportunity to move up to the fourth tier, and the second to fifth place teams are able to participate in the promotion play-offs.
After Messi became the owner, the potential and dreams of the club could become even greater. In particular, his football experience and the long influence he spent at Barcelona could help the club reach new heights. Under Messi, the club will move forward with new goals, and this could be the beginning of a new era in Spanish football.
In addition, several footballers who played for the club have subsequently established themselves in Spanish football. Among them are Messi’s Barcelona and Miami teammate Jordi Alba, current Barcelona defender Gerard Martin, and Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya. This is an example of the progress of the football club in Cornella.
Messi’s new initiative is going to be an important moment not only for him, but for the whole of Spanish football. Under his leadership, Cornella will continue to progress, and a new era is going to begin for this club.
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