Overview
- Lionel Messi quietly toured the revamped Camp Nou and posted photos with a message saying he misses the stadium "with my soul" and hopes to come back after never getting a proper goodbye.
- The visit came less than a day after he scored twice and provided two assists in Inter Miami’s 4-0 MLS playoff win over Nashville.
- Barcelona president Joan Laporta reiterated he wants a formal tribute for Messi once the stadium reaches its new capacity, with completion reports pointing to late 2026.
- Inter Miami president Jorge Mas said he will try to create a farewell opportunity for Messi in Barcelona, potentially through an exhibition match, though no plan or date is set.
- Messi remains under a multi-year deal at Inter Miami, making any immediate return to Barcelona unlikely despite his public expression of affection for Camp Nou.