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Archive photo of Leo Messi during a match, eyes fixed on the ball with the stadium in the background.
Transfers16 September 2026

Messi buys Eldense: why multi-club ownership with UE Cornellà forces him to give up control of one of the two clubs

Leo Messi is set to become the new owner of CD Eldense, in the Spanish Segunda División, within hours. The operation reopens the legal debate over multi-club ownership in Spain: experts warn that he can keep his majority stake in UE Cornellà, but he will have to surrender the political rights of one of the two clubs to avoid the CSD's veto.

JaviJaviVerified account·6 min read
Lionel Messi wearing the Argentina shirt smiles on the pitch at El Monumental before his farewell match against Benin.
National teamsTransfers15 September 2026

Messi's Argentina farewell set for Tuesday 6 against Benin at El Monumental

Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on August 31 with an emotional letter, but he still has one final game left with Argentina. AFA president Claudio Tapia confirmed the tribute will take place on Tuesday 6 against Benin at El Monumental, in the last friendly of this break. Argentina will face Bolivia and Burkina Faso before that match.

NatillaNatilla·4 min read
Jamal Satli Iglesias, president of BlueBay, speaks to the media after the NAS Spain 2000 General Shareholders' Meeting, the company that controls Málaga CF.
Transfers15 September 2026

BlueBay pushes Málaga CF project: €600m investment, La Rosaleda redevelopment and capital increase

Jamal Satli Iglesias, president of BlueBay, was appointed this Tuesday as joint administrator of NAS Spain 2000, the company that controls 97% of Málaga CF shares. After the General Shareholders' Meeting, the businessman reiterated his plan to invest around €600 million, push for a capital increase and redevelop La Rosaleda together with public institutions.

varelavarela·5 min read