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Messi Makes Surprise Nighttime Visit to Camp Nou, Says He Hopes to Return

The unannounced stop at the under-renovation stadium renews speculation about a testimonial to mark its reopening.

Overview

  • Messi posted photos and a message on Instagram after a late-night visit to the Camp Nou, calling it a place he misses deeply.
  • He wrote that he hopes to return someday not only to say goodbye as a player, using the phrase he never could do so.
  • The images show the stadium mid-remodel and depict Messi alone on the pitch without club officials present.
  • FC Barcelona and Messi have issued no further statements on the visit or any reconciliation with Joan Laporta, who was reported to be in Vigo at the time.
  • Messi is currently contracted to Inter Miami after a recent renewal, and Laporta has previously suggested a tribute match for Messi to inaugurate the remodeled stadium when it fully reopens.