Overview
- Messi visited the renovated Camp Nou late Sunday and posted an emotional Instagram message expressing hope to return, not only to say goodbye as a player.
- FC Barcelona reshared his post with “Always welcome at home, Leo,” while Laporta told Catalunya Ràdio he was not informed, called the gesture spontaneous, and described relations as correct.
- Laporta said the club is working toward giving Messi “the most beautiful homage in the world” at the stadium’s full reopening, cautioning that speculation about a playing return is not realistic.
- Spanish outlets reported Messi entered without prior notice and was accompanied by Rodrigo De Paul, with some pundits reading political intent; these interpretations remain unconfirmed.
- Messi is under contract with Inter Miami through 2028, and Barça expects to resume official matches at Camp Nou at the end of November after renovation test events.