Lionel Messi buys his own football club and takes 100 per cent control

Lionel Messi buys his own football club and takes 100 per cent controlDavid Beckham's influence is seemingly rubbing off on Lionel Messi, as the Inter Miami star sets himself up for life after football by buying a club of his ownCommentsSportAaron Morris Senior Sports Reporter16:57, 16 Apr 2026Updated 16:58, 16 Apr 2026View ImageLionel Messi has bought a football club(Image: Getty Images)Lionel Messi has followed in David Beckham's footsteps by buying his very own football club. The Argentine, who is widely considered to be the greatest to ever play the beautiful game, is currently thriving in the twilight stages of his career with Inter Miami.‌Beckham exercised an option to set up the club in 2014, before founding it in 2018. In the years since, Inter Miami has gone on to enjoy marked success in the MLS, clinching the Leagues Cup in 2023 before winning their conference the following year.‌On top of that, the club has also attracted a number of world-class stars since its inception, from Messi to the likes of Sergio Busquets, Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba. And now, it appears as though Messi is setting up the next stage of his own glorious career by purchasing UE Cornella in the Spanish third division.‌READ MORE: Gary Lineker lifts lid on what made Cristiano Ronaldo unfollow him - 'He doesn't like me'READ MORE: Lionel Messi 'being sued over fraud and breach of contract' after Argentina decisionBased in Catalonia, like his beloved Barcelona where he spent 17 years of his playing career, Messi is understood to have bought a 100 per cent stake in Cornella, meaning he will own the club outright.There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Mirror Sport will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Article continues belowPlease check back regularly for updates on this developing story.Follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, Twitter, Facebook or visit The Mirror homepage.