Lionel Messi has offered a high-profile show of support for UE Cornella after appearing in the Catalan club’s green-and-white shirt with his three sons, Thiago, Mateo and Ciro.
The Inter Miami forward’s appearance comes after he became the new owner of the club in April, following the example of several fellow professional footballers who have invested in clubs.
Images of Messi and his family were published by Cornella on the club’s account on X. The photographs show the Argentina international wearing the team’s colours alongside his sons as they prepare for the start of the new season.
Cornella accompanied the post with a message that read: “Leo Messi and his family are already ready for the start of the season. 💚 From Cornella to the world, more and more of us are wearing green like Leo and eager to start our great challenge. Come on, @ue_cornella!”
The pictures have connected Messi’s global profile with the ambitions of the Catalan club, which is preparing to begin its campaign in green and white. His involvement represents a notable development for Cornella after the ownership change announced in April.
Messi’s latest public appearance with the club comes while he continues to produce outstanding performances for Inter Miami. Despite being 39, the Argentine remains a decisive figure for the Major League Soccer side and recently scored four times in a commanding 7-1 victory over Montreal.
That performance underlined his continuing influence on the pitch, while his appearance in Cornella’s shirt highlighted his role away from Inter Miami. The two developments have placed the veteran forward at the centre of attention in both the United States and Spain.
For Cornella, the photographs provide a prominent launch to the new season, with Messi pictured not only as the club’s owner but also alongside the next generation of his family. Thiago, Mateo and Ciro joined their father in wearing the club’s colours, giving the announcement a personal dimension.
The club’s message referred to a journey “from Cornella to the world”, reflecting the reach created by Messi’s association with the team. His presence has brought international attention to the Catalan side as it begins what the club described as a major challenge.
Messi’s ownership of Cornella follows a growing trend among professional footballers who have taken stakes in clubs. In his case, the move has now been accompanied by a direct public show of support, with the former Argentina captain appearing in the team kit and presenting the club alongside his family.
At the same time, his four-goal display for Inter Miami against Montreal demonstrates that his playing career remains the main source of his worldwide profile. Cornella’s supporters will now begin their season with their new owner visibly backing the club, while Messi continues to make an impact for Inter Miami.
