Lionel Messi is now the owner of a club in Barcelona, the city where he made his name Inside Sport newsletter: Get an expert guide to the biggest moments shaping the world of sport Get our free Inside Sport newsletter Get our free Inside Sport newsletter Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Lionel Messi has become the sole owner of Spanish third-tier club Cornella, acquiring 100 per cent of the team based in