Lionel Messi Agrees Deal to Buy Spanish Club CD Eldense, Setting Up Rivalry with Ronaldo
The Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo rivalry takes to club boardroom ownership as Messi acquires 100% of Spanish second division club CD Eldense.
Madrid: Lionel Messi has reached an agreement in principle to purchase 100% of Spanish Segunda División club CD Eldense through the acquisition of Colombian investment firm TH Solutions Group S.A.S.
The takeover sets up an intriguing executive rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo, who acquired a 25% stake in fellow Segunda outfit UD Almería in February 2026 through CR7 Sports Investments.
Eldense, founded in 1921, currently sits 20th in the table and hopes Messi's backing will catalyze its resurgence in Spanish football.
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Excellent reporting on this issue. It's crucial that we stay informed about these developments.
I wonder how this will affect the local communities in the long run. Would love to see a follow-up article.