Juan Mata joins ownership group of MLS expansion franchise San Diego FC
The HinduSpanish star and World Cup champion Juan Mata has joined the expansion of San Diego FC’s ownership group, making him the first active international football player to hold an ownership stake in Major League Soccer. “Joining San Diego FC as a partner is an exciting opportunity to help build something truly special in a city and league that are experiencing incredible growth,” Mata said in a statement. A product of Real Madrid’s youth academy, Mata began his professional career with Real Madrid Castilla before transferring to Valencia CF in 2007, where he won the Copa del Rey the following year. Mata signed with Chelsea FC in 2011, where he was pivotal in helping the London club capture the UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, and UEFA Europa League titles, earning Chelsea’s Player of the Year honors twice in that span.
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