“The relationship is damaged”: Barcelona president Joan Laporta reveals relationship with Lionel Messi is still broken
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has admitted that the relationship between the club and Lionel Messi remains damaged years after his 2021 departure. He recalled an awkward Ballon d’Or encounter where Messi avoided greeting him and explained financial constraints forced the exit. While tensions linger, Laporta insists Messi remains a Barcelona legend and hopes reconciliation is still possible.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has admitted that the relationship between the club and Lionel Messi remains damaged years after his 2021 departure. He recalled an awkward Ballon d’Or encounter where Messi avoided greeting him and explained financial constraints forced the exit. While tensions linger, Laporta insists Messi remains a Barcelona legend and hopes reconciliation is still possible.
