Messi Steers Clear of Barcelona Elections: Old Disputes Explain His Sudden Decision
March 15, 20261020 ViewsRead Time: 1 Minutes
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The Argentine star Lionel Messi has chosen to stay away from the elections of his former club Barcelona, which is witnessing a fierce competition between Joan Laporta and Victor Font. His decision came after closely following the statements and election campaigns happening at the club.
Linking the Name to Election Campaigns
Messi's name was frequently mentioned in discussions during the election campaign, as Victor Font accused his rival Laporta of being responsible for the failure to renew the Argentine star's contract, despite the contract renewal being a prominent election promise five years ago.
Xavi's Support for the Dispute Narrative
Former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez confirmed that Laporta played a role in sabotaging Messi's return to the club in 2023, despite a preliminary agreement between the two parties, which reinforced the reason for Messi's withdrawal from participating in the elections.
Continuous Monitoring from Miami
Messi has been following everything said and written about him during the weeks leading up to the election campaign from his base in Miami, where he closely monitors developments at his former club before taking any official stance.
