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Messi’s return to Barcelona ‘unrealistic’, says club president Laporta

Messi’s return to Barcelona ‘unrealistic’, says club president Laporta

Summary

Barcelona's president, Joan Laporta, stated that Lionel Messi's return to the club as a player is unrealistic. Messi, who left for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 due to financial issues at Barcelona, visited the club recently and expressed a desire to return in the future. Messi now plays for Inter Miami and extended his contract with the team.

Key Facts

  • Joan Laporta, Barcelona's president, said Messi returning as a player is not likely.
  • Messi visited Barcelona recently and said he hopes to return in the future.
  • Messi left Barcelona in 2021 because the club couldn't afford to keep him.
  • He scored 672 goals and made 778 appearances for Barcelona.
  • Messi currently plays for Inter Miami and has extended his contract with them.
  • Barcelona opened their revamped Camp Nou stadium with an event.
  • Laporta expressed interest in holding a tribute match for Messi's career.
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