Cristiano Ronaldo buys 25 percent stake in Spanish second-tier club Almeria

Almeria, relegated from La Liga in 2023-24, had been under the control of Saudi owners for more than six years.

26 Feb, 12:05 — 26 Feb, 12:32

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Why this matters

This story matters as it highlights the growing trend of high-profile athletes investing in football clubs, extending their influence beyond playing careers. Cristiano Ronaldo's acquisition of a stake in Saudi-owned Almeria, following his existing share in Saudi club Al-Nassr, underscores a strategic investment pattern, particularly with connections to Saudi capital in global football. It could significantly impact Almeria's future, especially as they contend for promotion back to Spain's top division.

Key entities

Cristiano RonaldoFootballer & Investor AlmeriaSpanish second-tier football club Saudi ArabiaOrigin of Almeria's owners & Ronaldo's other club Al-NassrSaudi football club La LigaSpanish top-tier football league

Coverage Timeline

First report: Yahoo · 26 Feb, 12:05|Full coverage: All 4 sources within 26m|Window: 26m

Yahoo26 Feb, 12:05First to report

Cristiano Ronaldo buys 25% stake in Spanish second division club Almería

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The Guardian3h ago

Cristiano Ronaldo buys 25% stake in Spanish second division club Almería

No financial details of deal with Saudi-owned club Portuguese player already owns share in Al-Nassr Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday that he had acquired a 25% stake in Saudi-owned Spanish second division club Almería. “This strategic investment in UD Almería reflects Ronaldo’s long-term commitment to professional football ownership,” read a statement from his new sports holding company, CR7 Sports Investments, which gave no financial details of the deal. Continue reading...

By AFP

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vanguard-ng3h ago

Ronaldo buys stake in Saudi-owned Spanish club Almeria

Almeria, who were last in the Spanish top flight in 2024, are third in the Spanish second division, one point out of the automatic promotion places. The post Ronaldo buys stake in Saudi-owned Spanish club Almeria appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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Yahoo3h ago