Cristiano Ronaldo has taken his first step into club ownership by acquiring a 25% share in a Spanish second division team that receives backing from Saudi investors. The move comes after the five-time Ballon d'Or winner previously claimed he could "fix" Manchester United during his second stint at the club.
The Portuguese superstar, who has been at the forefront of football for the past two decades, is now expanding his influence beyond the pitch as he joins the growing list of players transitioning to ownership roles in football.
