Reports Claim Messi Buys Spanish Club Cornellà

ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) – Unverified reports circulating in international media claim that Lionel Messi has acquired Spanish lower-division club Cornellà, becoming its new owner. The Spanish fifth-tier side is said to have announced the development on Thursday, though the claim has not been independently confirmed by major football governing bodies or widely recognized sports outlets.

According to the reports, the move is being presented as a step that strengthens Messi’s ties with Catalonia and supports the development of local football talent. Cornellà, based in the Barcelona region, has previously produced players such as Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya and former Barcelona defender Jordi Alba.

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The club is also reportedly undergoing a rebuilding phase after recent relegation struggles, with the alleged project described as a long-term plan focused on sporting and institutional growth.

Messi, who currently plays for Inter Miami in the United States, has not publicly confirmed any involvement in club ownership. He remains active in professional football and is expected to feature for Argentina in upcoming international competitions.

For now, the reported acquisition remains unverified and should be treated with caution until officially confirmed.