New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Lionel Messi has made a significant move into football ownership by fully acquiring UE Cornellà, a Catalan team currently playing in Spain’s fourth tier, the Tercera RFEF. Messi’s investment highlights a deeper connection to Catalonia and a long-term plan to develop local talent. In the official statement, the purpose of the acquisition was clear: “With this operation, Messi strengthens his close relationship with Barcelona and his commitment to developing sports …
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Madrid, Feb 4 (IANS) Reigning Copa del Rey holder FC Barcelona became the first team to reach the semifinals with a 2-1 win away to second division side Albacete.It is the 16th time in the last 20 years that Barca have reached this stage of the competition and it is now the 62nd time in total, a reflection of the consistency of the club in the knockout competition. Of the 43 Copa del Rey finals they have played in, the blaugranes have won 32, making them the most successful club in the history o…