Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has acquired UE Cornellà, a Spanish club currently competing in the lower divisions. The club confirmed the news in an official statement on Thursday.

A Miami promoter sued Lionel Messi and AFA after he missed an exhibition vs. Venezuela at Hard Rock Stadium, alleging breach of contract.

Messi, the Argentine soccer federation and a shadowy, unnamed agent have all come under scrutiny.

Argentine soccer icon Lionel Messi purchased UE Cornella of Spain's Tercera Federacion, the fifth-tier Catalonia-based franchise announced Thursday.

In a surprising turn of events, Lionel Messi has officially become the new owner of UE Cornellà. The Argentine star, currently playing for Inter Miami, is backing the Baix Llobregat club with a project focused on developing talent and institutional growth.

A lawsuit has been filed against Lionel Messi and the Argentine Football Association after the Inter Miami star did not feature in a friendly game in the United States last year.