Soccer Star Lionel Messi Expands His Global Brand With New Production Company

Messi has launched a content company called 525 Rosario that will develop and produce television shows and live sports broadcasts.
Soccer Star Lionel Messi Expands His Global Brand With New Production Company
Argentina's Lionel Messi gestures during a Copa América semifinal soccer match against Canada in East Rutherford, N.J., on July 9, 2024. Julia Nikhinson/AP Photo
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Lionel Messi is taking his international brand into family households.

The famous soccer star has launched a content company called 525 Rosario—named after the Inter Miami captain’s birthplace in Argentina—that will develop and produce television shows, films, and live sports broadcasts, as well as sponsor community events. The company will also partner with athletes in various countries to create branded content and advertisements, which could boost revenue.
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