Overview
- Lionel Messi made an unannounced, private visit to the Spotify Camp Nou worksites without the club’s prior knowledge.
- In an interview with Sport, Messi said his family misses Barcelona and wants to live there again, and he hopes to see the renovated stadium once it is finished.
- Messi reflected on an unfinished farewell at Barça, noting his final matches came without fans during the pandemic.
- Joan Laporta told Catalunya Ràdio he had not been informed of the visit, called it an act of barcelonismo, and said Messi will always be welcome at the club.
- Laporta reiterated plans for a future tribute match for Messi at the revamped stadium, while declining to speculate on any return as a player.