Messi agrees to buy second Spanish club
Spanish second-division side Eldense say Argentina great Lionel Messi has reached a "preliminary agreement" to become the club's majority shareholder.
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"A preliminary agreement has been reached with Lionel Messi for the acquisition of the shares currently owned by Grupo TH Soluciones, which would make him the club's majority shareholder."
— Lionel Messi , Athlete
Key People
Claudio Barragan is a football coach who recently managed the Spanish club Eldense.
Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional footballer and the all-time leading scorer in international football.
Lionel Messi is a renowned Argentine soccer player, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
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Spanish second-division side Eldense say Argentina great Lionel Messi has reached a "preliminary agreement" to become the club's majority shareholder.
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