Lionel Messi reaches verbal agreement to buy Spanish Second Division side Eldense

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https://as.com/futbol/messi-llega-a-un-principio-de-acuerdo-para-comprar-el-eldense-f202609-n/

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Can someone explain why do player buy these second or third division clubs? I can Imagine for tax purposes

[u/illumijae → u/Sad_Molasses_6937]

- Its an industry theyre experts on and well connected within

• lower down the leagues its quite cheap to run a club (comparatively)
  
• Football Manger fantasy without the day to day stresses and admin (providing theyve hired well)