Messi backs Laporta's rival

Lionel Messi's surprise return to Barcelona and Camp Nou has sparked speculation about the Argentine superstar's influence at his former club.

Messi never forgave Laporta.

On the evening of November 10, Messi posted on his personal page a photo of him walking on the Camp Nou field: "Last night, I returned to the place I always remember with all my heart. The place where I was the happiest person in the world , where you made me feel that a thousand times."

This is Messi's first appearance at Camp Nou since the stadium was renovated. According to Sport , Messi's visit is not only a nostalgic moment, but also has many profound meanings, typically the relationship with Joan Laporta.

On November 9, President Laporta affirmed that he wanted to hold a special ceremony to honor Messi: "It would be great if we inaugurated the new stadium with a tribute to Messi, in front of a Camp Nou full of spectators. Of course, that depends on his wishes, but I would love to do it when I was president."

And Messi responded to Laporta's message. He quietly returned to Camp Nou, rejecting Laporta's diplomatic offer in the press. One of Messi's goals when returning to Camp Nou was to overthrow Laporta - who was the current president and the leading candidate for a fourth term at Barcelona.

Mundo Deportivo revealed that Messi will support Victor Font, Laporta's direct opponent in the upcoming election. Businessman Font lost to Laporta in the last race, but if Messi enters the race, this time things will be different.

The main reason Messi decided to act stemmed from a deep rift in his relationship with Laporta, who still believes the current president "betrayed his trust" in the summer of 2021.

At the time, Laporta had publicly promised Messi a contract extension – a deal that was ready to be signed – but eventually backed out at the last minute due to the club's dire financial situation.

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Source: https://znews.vn/messi-ung-ho-doi-thu-cua-laporta-post1601758.html