Barcelona Plans to Honor Messi at the Opening of 'Spotify Camp Nou'.. But Official Communication is Absent

Media reports have revealed that the Spanish club Barcelona is considering honoring its historic star, the Argentine Lionel Messi, during the opening ceremony of its renovated stadium 'Spotify Camp Nou' scheduled for the summer of 2026. However, the player has not received any official invitation from the management yet.

The newspaper 'Marca' reported that the club's management informed media outlets of its intention to invite Messi, confirming a mutual desire from both sides, but sources indicated that 'the player has not been contacted officially yet,' casting doubt on the possibility of the tribute.

The newspaper added that Barcelona is seeking to 'repair the relationship' with the team's legend, especially after his painful departure in 2021, but the 'missing small detail' is Messi's own approval, as he has not had any dialogue with the club officials regarding participation in the event.

The report also pointed out that Messi's attendance is not easy, given 'his reluctance to speak with the club president, Joan Laporta,' as there has been no contact between them since the farewell moment that saw the player in tears, even after failed attempts to return to 'Camp Nou' earlier.

It is worth mentioning that Laporta had previously wanted Messi to participate in the club's 125th anniversary celebrations, but the official invitation did not reach him, so the player settled for sending a recorded message and a video presentation during the event. In a related context, Messi has not hidden in many occasions his 'deep emotional connection' to Barcelona, explaining that his disagreement is not with the club, but with its current management.