Messi shockingly runs for Barcelona club president, overthrowing the debt-ridden Laporta dynasty?

According to Cadena SER (Spain), some powerful figures behind the scenes of Barcelona Club are lobbying Messi to run for the presidency of the Catalan team in the summer of 2026, overthrowing the current reign of Mr. Laporta.

Messi will win resoundingly if he runs for office

"Messi is now said to be closely monitoring the situation at Barcelona, ​​which he has always considered his home, as they prepare for the presidential elections in 2026 (after the end of the current season)," Cadena SER said.

Messi scored twice in the final World Cup qualifier at home in Argentina. He is being offered a return to Barcelona to run for the club's presidency.

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"It is not ruled out that Messi will participate (in the presidential election), although he has not decided yet. But some people (in Barcelona) have approached the 38-year-old player and have made an offer.

If Messi agrees to participate, it will not be beneficial for Mr. Laporta in his intention to run for re-election as president of the team. Catalan fans have always considered Messi as a figure with great influence on the entire team. Therefore, if he returns, it will be a resounding victory to continue leading Barcelona in another position," Cadena SER further confirmed.

Meanwhile, Spanish newspaper AS revealed: "Messi does not rule out the possibility of participating, in one way or another, in the 2026 Barcelona Club elections, an election in which the current head, Mr. Laporta, will have to compete with several candidates - so far unconfirmed - in an effort to maintain his power."

The relationship between Mr. Laporta and Messi completely broke down after he used the Argentine's influence to win the election in March 2021. But then, Mr. Laporta did not keep Messi as promised, but tried to push the player away in tears in the summer of 2021 (to PSG, and now at Inter Miami).

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Since then, Barcelona under Laporta's reign has been mired in debt and financial turmoil, only recently stabilizing. But there are still no positive signs of recovery.

During this time, Messi has been repeatedly linked with a return to Barcelona. However, this is impossible, because as long as Mr. Laporta is president, the famous player will not return to the team in any role, AS said.

"Messi is still in regular contact with current Barcelona players and some people close to him, but not with Mr. Laporta, since August 2021 until now," AS affirmed. Cadena SER channel also confirmed this.

Therefore, when the reign of President Laporta has passed for more than 5 years, but the financial situation of Barcelona Club is still in a very fragile state. The fans of this club are hoping for a fairy tale, that is, Messi will return and run to become the new president of the Catalan team.

Meanwhile, Messi is still happy with his life in the US with his family, he is focusing on the rest of the season with Inter Miami Club aiming for the MLS Cup championship (American professional soccer league). And then, aiming for the 2026 World Cup.

One notable point is that Messi has not yet decided to sign a contract extension with Inter Miami, even though he has become the main sponsor for the club's youth teams and academy. It is entirely possible that Messi is considering many offers for himself, before making a decision at the end of this year.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/messi-gay-soc-tranh-cu-chu-tich-clb-barcelona-ha-be-trieu-dai-laporta-nhieu-no-nan-185250911113718126.htm