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Lionel Messi Buys Spanish Club UE Cornellà

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Adam Moha

16 Apr 2026 1 Min

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Lionel Messi completes surprise purchase of Spanish club UE Cornellà, solidifying his legacy in Catalonia beyond his Inter Miami playing days.

Lionel Messi Buys Spanish Club UE Cornellà
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Lionel Messi completes purchase of Spanish club in surprise move

Messi Acquires UE Cornellà

Lionel Messi has officially completed the purchase of Spanish club UE Cornellà. The Inter Miami superstar, who spent two decades in La Liga with Barcelona, has acquired full ownership of the Tercera RFEF side to further solidify his legacy in the region of Catalonia.

Messi's Legacy Beyond Playing Days

The Argentine icon has acquired full ownership of the Catalan club, which currently competes in Group V of the Tercera RFEF (fourth tier of Spanish football). With the team firmly in contention for promotion, the move marks a significant step for Messi as he looks to build a legacy beyond his playing days in Major League Soccer.

  • Lionel Messi completes purchase of UE Cornellà
  • UE Cornellà competes in Group V of the Tercera RFEF
  • The team is in contention for promotion

Messi's Connection to Barcelona and Catalonia

The move reinforces Messi's close ties to Barcelona and the region of Catalonia. The Inter Miami superstar spent two decades playing for Barcelona before joining Inter Miami.

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