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Messi backing Pique in new Davis Cup venture

Barcelona duo Gerard Pique and Lionel Messi [Courtesy]

Lionel Messi is one of the investors in the Davis Cup Finals in Madrid later this year, according to Barcelona teammate Gerard Pique whose Kosmos company has been instrumental in a revamp for the historic tennis competition.

Pique’s investment firm Kosmos has backed the new format to the tune of $3 billion over 25 years and will jointly run the competition alongside the International Tennis Federation (ITF).

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