Overview
- Lionel Messi shared late-night Instagram photos from Barcelona’s under-renovation Camp Nou and wrote that he hopes to come back after never getting a proper farewell.
- Barcelona publicly welcomed him as “always” being at home, while Spanish reports described surprise inside the club and conflicting accounts over whether permission was sought to enter.
- Camp Nou recently hosted an open training session as part of a phased reopening but full completion is not expected until 2026.
- Messi extended his Inter Miami deal in October and visited Barcelona less than a day after scoring twice and adding two assists in an MLS playoff win over Nashville.
- Club president Joan Laporta has voiced support for a future tribute or farewell for Messi at the revamped stadium, though no event has been scheduled.