"Lionel Messi paid the Spotify Camp Nou a surprise visit last night, and it is not surprising that the Spanish media are still reeling in shock at the development, given that nobody had even a remote idea of such a visit. The Argentine star, who has not stepped onto the lawns in Catalonia since the day he left the club, arrived at the venue to take a look at the renovated stadium and thus graced the pitch with his presence in solitude."
"As relayed by Mundo Deportivo in a recent report, Barcelona president Joan Laporta wants Messi to be present at the renovated Spotify Camp Nou for the official reopening of the stadium - a game that is not too distant. The Blaugrana have already received the necessary permit to open the stadium to a capacity of 23,000 fans, but Laporta and Co. opted to defer the reopening until they get the next phase sanctioned, which will allow 45,000 fans to flock to the stands."
Lionel Messi paid an unexpected visit to the renovated Spotify Camp Nou and walked alone on the pitch after not returning since his 2021 departure. His previous match at the venue was against Celta Vigo in 2021, and his visit occurred hours after Barcelona beat Celta Vigo in La Liga four years later. Barcelona received permission to reopen the stadium to 23,000 fans but deferred full reopening until a second phase permits 45,000 spectators. Work has accelerated and the club is considering hosting the first post-international-break game against Athletic Club at Camp Nou. Barcelona wants Messi present for the official reopening and plans to invite and possibly pay tribute, although his relationship with Joan Laporta may determine his attendance.
Read at Barca Universal
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