Leones FC, a club backed by the Messi family, is preparing for its debut in Argentina’s Primera C. The club was officially admitted directly into the Argentine Football Association, and its first home match will be played at the San Nicolás stadium, chosen for this new chapter.
Financial support comes from Banco Macro, linked to former River president Jorge Brito, becoming the main shirt sponsor. This partnership provides the necessary funds for infrastructure development and team support.
Victor "Chapa" Zapata will head the coaching staff, aiming to guide Leones through successive promotions. The objective is to climb the divisions step by step.
The fixture list for the first round features El Porvenir, Central Ballester, Claypole, Centro Español, Central Córdoba de Rosario, Deportivo Español, Múñiz, Defensores de Cambaceres, Cañuelas, Atlas, Yupanqui, Lugano, Lamadrid, Luján, Sportivo Barracas, and Fénix. Home and away legs alternate.
Founded on January 2, 2015 in Alvear, a suburb of Rosario, Leones FC has grown thanks to transparent organization and quality infrastructure. Leadership includes family members: María Sol Messi as deputy in the board and Tomás Matías Messi as deputy audit accountant.
