This could be Messi's potential return date to FC Barcelona according to Laporta

Lionel Messi is one of the best players in the world. The Argentine continues to show important things both with his new team and with Argentina. Despite the hard times that the former Barcelona player experienced, this did not prevent him from putting on a great show at this FIFA International Break. Manager Lionel Scaloni decided to give him the necessary opportunities and without a doubt he delivered.

The Inter Miami idol scored a brace against Peru and established himself as a totally different player. Despite missing several games due to injury with Inter Miami, this did not stop him from giving proof of his talent at 36 years of age. With this result, Argentina continues to add points and remains undefeated in this South American Qualifiers towards the 2026 World Cup.

After the game, the player gave some words of motivation and even compared his team to Pep Guardiola's Barcelona. Likewise, this gave rise to possible rumors about a possible return to the team, which he basically ruled out completely. For this reason, a possible return of the player as a professional during these four months seems almost impossible.

Meanwhile, Barcelona are aware of Lionel Messi's decision. It should be noted that the Argentine left the club in 2021 due to alleged problems with the board and salary issues. The chosen one would be PSG, where the Argentine would win the Qatar 2022 World Cup and establish himself as one of the best players in the world. Eventually, the Argentine would end up leaving the club.

Could Lionel Messi return to FC Barcelona?

It should be noted that there has been a lot of speculation about a possible tribute from Barcelona to Lionel Messi at the Camp Nou. In view of this, Joan Laporta himself has spoken out on the matter. According to the Barça president, Lionel Messi's tribute could take place in November 2024 or June 2026. These were his words according to DEPOR

Quoted by DEPOR
We would like and hope that the well-deserved and indisputable tribute to Leo can be made in November 2024: By that date we will play again at the Camp Nou (currently under renovations).In case of not being able to count on the presence of the Argentine star at that stipulated time, the tribute would be postponed for another two years. "If not, it could be done in June 2026, when the stadium is already 100% finished."