Lionel Messi has made it clear about how he feels about Barcelona president Joan Laporta amid rumours that the Catalan club have been in contact with the icon over a potential return.

Now, former Barcelona vice president Jordi Mestre has revealed that 'Leo Messi and his family are very, very angry with Laporta' over the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner's exit, and told Sports360,

Lionel Messi has sent a message to Barcelona as the Inter Miami forward celebrates an 'amazing' anniversary. It was on this day in 2004 that Messi made his La Liga debut as he was introduced late on in their 1-0 win at Espanyol.

Lionel Messi makes an announcement for his fans in the city of Barcelona with social media post. Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami celebrates after a goal scored during the first half of the match against the Nashville SC at GEODIS Park on October 18, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)

Now nearing the end of his professional career, Lionel Messi remains a global soccer superstar. Still, that hasn’t made him forget the beginning of his journey — his first appearance as a professional with Barcelona in La Liga.

Football star Lionel Messi once went three months without speaking to a teammate following an on-field incident, though the rift was eventually mended.

Barcelona cruised past Olympiacos in the Champions League thanks to a hat trick from Fermin Lopez — a performance that has fans wondering how long it took Lionel Messi to record his first treble with the Spanish club.

In a new interview that has sent shockwaves through Catalonia, former club vice-president Jordi Mestre opened up about the Argentine’s strained relationship with Joan Laporta, while also revisiting Neymar’s controversial 2017 departure — and Messi’s emotional wish to bring him back.

Earlier today, it was confirmed by multiple reliable sources that FC Barcelona winger Raphinha will miss the Clasico against Real Madrid on Sunday.The 28-year-old superstar had resumed training this