Overview
- Lionel Messi visited the refurbished Camp Nou overnight and wrote on Instagram that he misses the place “with all my soul,” adding he hopes to return one day not just to say goodbye.
- Barcelona replied on X, telling their record scorer, “You’re always welcome at your home, Leo.”
- Club officials were reportedly unaware of the visit and are investigating how he entered the stadium, with conflicting reports over whether external security facilitated access.
- Camp Nou recently hosted an open training session as part of a limited reopening, drawing roughly 22,000 spectators while major renovation work continues.
- Messi extended his Inter Miami contract in October, and both club president Joan Laporta and Inter Miami’s Jorge Mas have spoken about arranging a future tribute or farewell appearance, though no plan is confirmed.