Lionel Messi, who settled in the United States after transferring to Inter Miami, stated that he would not return to Europe. However, the footballer was a little disingenuous: soon he will have to perform on the European arena — and defend the colors of Barcelona, where Leo once spent 18 years.
The Football Transfers portal reported that the triumphant return will take place next year. The management of the Spanish club intends to organize a memorable meeting especially for the Barça legend, which will be timed to coincide with the 125th anniversary of the club.
It is expected that Messi will take part on November 29, 2024. The publication notes that Barcelona legends such as Xavi, Andres Iniesta and Sergio Aguero can also be invited to the team.
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The club approaches the selection of potential opponents no less responsibly. The organizers of the game plan to bring together truly great football players in one team, whom Messi once played against. Thus, according to rumors, Sergio Ramos, Gareth Bale, and David Beckham have already received offers to take part in the match.
The publication writes that there is a possibility that Cristiano Ronaldo will join the rival team — everything will depend on whether Al-Nasr releases him for these dates.
The All-Star Game will be hosted at the renovated Camp Nou stadium. Fans will be able to attend the game if they have time to purchase tickets starting at 250 euros apiece (24 thousand rubles).
The beginning of the way
Lionel Messi started his professional career at Barcelona. He played for the club from 2003 to 2021, after which he left due to financial restrictions in the Spanish football championship.
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As part of his native club, he won the La Liga title ten times, won the Spanish Cup seven times, and also won the Champions League title four times.
Both the management of Barcelona and the footballer himself expressed a desire to continue cooperation: Messi even stated that he was ready to give up half of his salary in order to remain in the team. However, in 2021 he moved as a free agent to Paris Saint-Germain, and in the summer of 2023 to Inter Miami, where he now plays under coach Gerardo Martino. One of the club’s owners is another legendary football player, David Beckham.