The New York Times

Lionel Messi return to Barcelona ‘not realistic’, says club president Joan Laporta

Barcelona club president Joan Laporta has played down speculation that Lionel Messi could return to the club on loan, describing it as “not realistic”. Messi left Barcelona in 2021 after spending more ...
Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi Makes Barcelona Return Promise on Camp Nou Visit

Lionel Messi made his return to Barcelona’s renovated Camp Nou stadium on Sunday and admitted his desire to say goodbye to the Blaugrana fans in person at some point in the near future. Messi famously ...
USA Today

Lionel Messi visits Barcelona's Camp Nou, hopes to return for farewell

Lionel Messi made a surprise, late-night visit to Barcelona’s revamped stadium, Spotify Camp Nou, on Sunday, Nov. 9. Messi also expressed his desire to again play a match in the venue where he shined ...
Athlon Sports

Barcelona Makes Lionel Messi Announcement After Camp Nou Return

Following his visit to Camp Nou, Barcelona announced plans for a future tribute to Messi, who nevertheless remains under contract with Inter Miami until 2028. Lionel Messi's recent visit to Camp Nou ...
The New York Times

Lionel Messi’s secret Camp Nou visit and his ‘hope’ for a Barcelona return

Lionel Messi's new Inter Miami contract runs until 2028 Rich Storry/Getty Images Lionel Messi was at Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium on Sunday night — but his former club had no idea about it. The ...