{
  "id": 11248006,
  "title": "Messi becomes the majority owner of Spanish club Eldense",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/messi-becomes-the-majority-owner-of-spanish-club-eldense",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T17:52:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/messi-becomes-majority-owner-spanish-club-eldense-6425176"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lionel Messi has finalized his acquisition of Spanish second-tier football club CD Eldense, subject to regulatory clearance, according to the club's announcement on Thursday. The 39-year-old football legend, who now owns a second club in Spain after his April purchase of UE Cornella, assumed the majority ownership of Eldense following the sale of its shares to a Colombian investment group. CD Eldense, founded in 1921, confirmed the deal on their website, marking a new chapter in the club's history that spans over a century. Currently sitting 19th in the Segunda Division with four losses in their last seven matches, Eldense hopes Messi's investment will provide a much-needed boost to aid their fight to avoid relegation.",
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  "key_points": [
    "Lionel Messi acquires majority ownership of CD Eldense.",
    "Colombian investment group sold shares to Messi.",
    "Eldense 19th in Segunda Division with four recent losses."
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Messi confirmed as new owner of Spanish club CD Eldense",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/messi-confirmed-as-new-owner-of-spanish-club-cd-eldense",
        "published": "2026-10-01T18:02:53.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}