LISBON.- The Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo announced this Thursday the acquisition of 25% of the shares of the Spanish club Almeriacurrently in the second division, thus continuing with the diversification of its investments.
This operation reflects the player’s “ambition” to “enter the ownership of professional football clubs,” indicates a statement, which does not specify the financial details of the operation.
“UD Almería is a Spanish club with solid foundations and clear growth potential,” the text continues.
The Saudi president of the Andalusian club, Mohamed Al Khereijicelebrated the arrival of the former striker of the real Madrid. “We are very happy that Cristiano has chosen our club to invest in. He is considered the best player in history, he knows Spanish football very well and understands the potential of what we are building here.”
This investment movement was carried out through its new investment subsidiary dedicated to sports, CR7 Sports Investmentsrecently created within CR7 SA to regroup all of its assets in the sports industry.
“I look forward to working alongside the management team to support the club’s next phase of growth,” proclaimed the five-time winner of the Ballon d’Orcited in the statement. Almería occupies third place in the Spanish second division standings, one point away from the direct promotion zone to LaLiga.
Ronaldo, who currently plays for the Al Nassr of Saudi Arabiacontinues to prepare its future for the moment it hangs up its boots through investments in sectors such as hospitality, health, wellness and media.
41 years old, the Portuguese striker will participate next summer in his sixth Worldorganized in USA, Mexico and Canadawhich will be, as confirmed by the player himself, the last of his career.
Mexico thrashes Iceland
With players from the local league, the selection of Mexico beat this Wednesday 4-0 Iceland in a preparation match for the 2026 World Cup that was played at the La Corregidora stadium, in Querétaro, where the Mexican armed forces were honored.
The coach Javier “El Vasco” Aguirre He put together a starting eleven with six players (of seven called up) from the Chivas del Guadalajarawho currently lead the local Clausura 2026 tournament.
“What I liked the most was the daring and the attitude, and the communion with the people,” Aguirre commented. “I am happy in general terms. Beyond the result, I am very pleased that there are players who raise their hands.”
