Cristiano Ronaldo buys 25 percent stake in Spanish second-tier club Almeria

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 26, 2026 at 01:05 PM

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Cristiano Ronaldo, through his CR7 Sports Investments subsidiary, has purchased a 25 percent stake in Spanish second-division football club Almeria in February 2026. The consulting firm Brunswick Group announced the deal, stating Ronaldo's ambition to contribute to football beyond playing. Almeria, relegated from La Liga in 2023-24, has been under Saudi Arabian ownership for over six years; Mohamed al-Khereiji became the owner in 2025. Ronaldo, who plays for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, previously spent nine years at Real Madrid. Al-Khereiji expressed pleasure at Ronaldo's investment, citing his knowledge of Spanish leagues and understanding of the club's potential. The financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Benfica ×230% FIFA 30% Turki Alalshikh 40% Al-Nassr 40% Real Madrid ×350% CR7 Sports Investments 50% Mohamed al-Khereiji ×260% Brunswick Group ×260% Spain ×370% Saudi Arabia ×270% Almeria ×780% Cristiano Ronaldo ×590%

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