Key Takeaways:
- Lionel Messi visited Barcelona and toured the renovated Spotify Camp Nou last night
- The Argentine star expressed longing for his former club and shared emotional sentiments on social media
- Messi’s comments revived speculation regarding his strained relationship with Joan Laporta and his potential involvement in the club’s next presidential elections
Messi’s Visit to Barcelona
Lionel Messi, the iconic figure in Barcelona’s history, travelled to Catalonia and, last night, made a visit to the refurbished Spotify Camp Nou. This news surfaced after Messi posted about the visit on his social media channels.
🚨 Lionel Messi visited the new Spotify Camp Nou yesterday and shared a message:
"Last night I returned to a place I miss with my soul.
"A place where I was immensely happy, where you guys made me feel a thousand times the happiest person in the world.
"I hope one day I… pic.twitter.com/59iRBKGWiQ
— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) November 10, 2025
Emotional Message from the Argentine
Messi, in his post, shared: “Last night I returned to a place I miss with my soul. A place where I was immensely happy, where you made me feel a thousand times like the happiest person in the world.
I hope one day I can return, and not only to say goodbye as a player, as I never got to” writes Messi.
Ongoing Tension with Laporta
The tone of Messi’s remarks has once more highlighted his unresolved issues with club president Joan Laporta. Furthermore, it has reignited speculation that Messi might throw his support behind a rival candidate during the next presidential elections at Barcelona.
Background to Messi’s Departure
In 2021, Messi’s time at Barcelona came to an abrupt end, following Joan Laporta’s election as president. Messi’s latest statements continue to fuel discussions about his future involvement at the club, either as a returning player or in another capacity.
