Everyone thought Lionel Messi and Barcelona were inseparable until he announced his departure. Barcelona’s financial woes made his exit inevitable. However, several efforts have been made since then to re-unite him with the club he loved so much, but Messi eventually moved to Inter Miami, closing the door on potential return to Barcelona in the future.
Lionel Messi’s departure from Barcelona in 2021 was abrupt and unplanned, denying the club legend a fitting farewell celebration after spending most of his career with the team. In an effort to correct this, Barcelona is now organizing an anniversary match scheduled for November, aiming to give Messi the proper farewell he deserves.
Lionel Messi expected to make Barcelona return
Lionel Messi is reportedly set to return to Barcelona, and there are plans for a special anniversary match at Camp Nou where he could face off against Cristiano Ronaldo and relive the El Clasico days, though as a celebratory farewell for his heroics at the club.
As one of the greatest wonders in modern football, Lionel Messi left Barcelona in 2021 to join Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) as a free agent. While there were rumors of a potential return to Barcelona as his contract with PSG neared its end, Messi chose to embark on a new venture in Major League Soccer (MLS) with Inter Miami instead.
Lionel Messi was not able to say a proper farewell when he hurriedly left Barcelona. The club has been planning ever since to bring him back, at least to say farewell in grand style. There are plans to organize a tribute match for Lionel Messi on November 29, 2024, coinciding with Barcelona’s 125th anniversary. The match is being touted as the “best tribute match ever.”
Details on Barcelona’s 125th anniversary
Plans have been revealed for an anniversary match that could see Lionel Messi return to Barcelona and face Cristiano Ronaldo. The event would feature Inter Miami superstars Messi, CR7, David Beckham, and Ronaldinho.
The anniversary is set to take place on November 29, 2024, and it will feature a match between Real Madrid and Barcelona legends.
A Barca Legends XI is set to be assembled for the tribute match, and invitations are expected to be extended to former players such as David Villa, Ronaldinho, Cesc Fabregas, Rivaldo, Romario, Luis Enrique, and former Brazil international Ronaldo.
Several Real Madrid legends are expected to be invited to participate in the special match. Organizers hope that Cristiano Ronaldo, currently playing for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, will be able to join if released from his commitments. Other potential invitees include Sergio Ramos, Zinedine Zidane, Gareth Bale, and David Beckham, who is Lionel Messi’s current co-owner at Inter Miami.
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