{"id":73752,"date":"2026-04-17T17:14:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T12:14:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=73752"},"modified":"2026-04-17T17:14:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T12:14:03","slug":"lionel-messi-buys-spanish-club-ue-cornella","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=73752","title":{"rendered":"Lionel Messi buys Spanish club UE Cornella"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has reportedly acquired Spanish club UE Cornella, marking a significant development in his career beyond the pitch.<\/p>\n<p>The club officially announced that the eight-time Ballon d\u2019Or winner has taken ownership of UE Cornella, which currently competes in the fifth tier of Spanish football.<\/p>\n<p>The 38-year-old forward is presently playing for Inter Miami CF, continuing his professional career while expanding his involvement in football management.<\/p>\n<p>Messi spent the majority of his illustrious career at FC Barcelona, where he secured four UEFA Champions League titles and 10 La Liga trophies. 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