Since his departure in 2021, the relationship between Lionel Messi and Barcelona has not been very good. In particular, tensions are tense between the Argentinian and club president Joan Laporta, although there are opportunities for all parties to continue with the debacle four years ago.
As part of his exit, who was confirmed after Barcelona could not register him again after his contract had expired, Messi could not say goodbye to the members or supporters of the club. But since then it has always been the plan for an event to make up for this, and the idea is that it will be held in the new Spotify Camp Nou.
Barcelona hopes to be able to come together in the stadium next month, but the stadium itself will now be fully completed until 2026 – at what time a capacity provider can be present. And according to Diario AS, it is currently to keep their Messi Tribute event in the club.
The summer of 2026 is the date on which Barcelona was hungry for the Spotify Camp Nou project that is completed and as such the Messi event. At the moment the total capacity of the stadium should be 104,000, and this could be the number of people who will ever see the biggest player ever from the club.
If the event is being held at the moment, it would probably take place after the World Cup 2026 – which will almost certainly be the last major international tournament of Messi's career. At the moment he could also be without a club, although Inter Miami is currently working on a new deal with the 38-year-old who would keep him in Florida at least next year.