It’s Messi vs Ronaldo all over again! Icons return to Spanish football as rival club owners in major twist

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have re-entered Spanish football as club owners, reviving echoes of their La Liga rivalry in a new form. Messi has taken full control of fifth-tier UE Cornellà, while Ronaldo holds a stake in promotion-chasing UD Almería. Though separated by divisions, both now operate within the same system, keeping open the possibility of a future crossover.