New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- Cristiano Ronaldo has taken a major step into football ownership by acquiring a 25% stake in Spanish second-division club UD Almeria. The announcement came on Thursday (February 26), marking the Portugal legend's entry into club management beyond his playing days.

The deal was finalized through Cristiano Ronaldo's CR7 Sports Investments company, joining the existing Saudi Arabian ownership group led by Mohamed Al Khereiji and his SMC Group. Almeria has been under Saudi control for over six years, with Al Khereiji taking full charge in the summer of 2025 after purchasing it from previous owner Turki Al Alsheikh.

Ronaldo, currently starring for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, expressed his excitement about the move. "It ha...