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Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi is an active soccer player from Argentina whose off-the-field ventures include Deportivo LSM. Hydration Break tracks 1 sourced venture across business.

Argentina's captain, whose side knocked England out of the 2026 World Cup semifinal, is now a club owner in Uruguay.

At a glance: 1 venture / 2 sources / since 2025 / business

LAST UPDATED 2026-10-28

Ventures

2025
Business
Deportivo LSM
Became co-owner, with Luis Suárez, of the Uruguayan club Suárez founded; it was renamed Deportivo LSM.
Sources: apnews.com (opens in new tab) usatoday.com (opens in new tab)

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