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Cristiano Ronaldo Buys 25% Stake in Spanish Club UD Almeria

Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has purchased a 25% stake in Spanish second-division club UD Almeria. The investment was made through his company, CR7 Sports, as part of a consortium led by the SMC Group. Ronaldo stated his ambition to contribute to football off the pitch and support the club's growth. Almeria's president welcomed the investment, citing Ronaldo's understanding of Spanish football and the club's potential.

Key Points: Ronaldo Buys Stake in Spanish Club UD Almeria

  • Ronaldo buys 25% stake in UD Almeria
  • Investment made through subsidiary CR7 Sports
  • Almeria is third in Spain's Segunda Division
  • Ronaldo has perfect record vs. Almeria
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Cristiano Ronaldo buys 25 per cent stake in Spanish club UD Almeria

Cristiano Ronaldo invests in Spanish second-tier club UD Almeria through his CR7 Sports company, aiming to support the club's growth.

"It has been a long-held ambition of mine to contribute to football, beyond just on the pitch. - Cristiano Ronaldo"

New Delhi, Feb 26

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has made a big investment in the Spanish Football. He has purchased a 25 per cent stake in the second-tier club UD Almeria, which is currently owned by Saudi Arabian investors. The Al Nassr forward has acquired the stake through the subsidiary CR7 Sports, and the investment comes as part of the club ownership consortium led by SMC Group.

Ronaldo explained the reason behind the interest in the club in a statement released by UD Almeria after the purchase.

"It has been a long-held ambition of mine to contribute to football, beyond just on the pitch. UD Almeria is a Spanish club with strong foundations and clear potential for growth. I look forward to working alongside the leadership team to support the next phase of the club's growth," The Portugal star said.

The president of Almeria, Mohammed Al Khereiji, expressed gratitude towards Ronaldo for the investment in the club.

"He is regarded as the greatest to ever play the game, he knows Spanish football very well, and he understands the potential of what we are building here both in terms of the team and the academy," Khereiji said in a statement released by the club.

Almeria, currently competing in Spain's Segunda Division, is positioned third in the league and is striving to secure promotion to the main league.

Meanwhile, Ronaldo is performing well for his club Al Nassr. The 41-year-old recently became the top goal scorer for the club when he completed his 121st goal for the team on Wednesday.

Ronaldo has a perfect win record against Almeria. He has played seven times against Almeria during his time at Real Madrid, scoring seven goals in as many appearances. He also featured in a friendly fixture with Al Nassr in the summer, which Almeria lost by 3-2.

The Portugal superstar still has a contract with Al Nassr until 2027 and has bagged 22 goals in 25 games this season.

- IANS

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Priya S
Interesting to see the Saudi-India-Portugal connection here. The club is owned by Saudis, Ronaldo plays in Saudi, and now he invests. Football is truly global now. I wonder if we'll see more such cross-border investments in ISL clubs?
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Rohit P
At 41, still scoring goals and now becoming a club owner! His work ethic is unbelievable. This is what they mean by building an empire. Respect.
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Sarah B
While I admire his ambition, I hope his focus remains on playing for Al Nassr. They are paying him a huge salary. Sometimes spreading yourself too thin can affect performance. Just a thought.
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Vikram M
He scored 7 goals in 7 games against them and now he buys a stake! 😂 That's one way to deal with a team you always score against - buy them! On a serious note, his knowledge of Spanish football will be a big asset for Almeria.
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Karthik V
Good to see him investing in the academy part as well. That's where real long-term growth comes from. If Indian club owners also focused more on youth development, our football would improve much faster. Jai Hind!

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