Argentina and Barcelona icon Lionel Messi made a nostalgic and unexpected return to the newly renovated Camp Nou, stepping inside the stadium that defined his legendary career. During this quiet visit, Messi reflected on his unforgettable journey in Barcelona and admitted that one of his biggest regrets was leaving the club without a proper farewell to the fans who supported him for over 20 years.
Messi wrote on Instagram
“Last night I returned to a place I miss with my soul. A place where I was immensely happy, where you guys made me feel a thousand times the happiest person in the world. I hope one day I can come back, and not just to say goodbye as a player, as I never got to”
Messi, who had just guided Inter Miami past Nashville in the MLS Playoffs, made a heartfelt detour to the place where his football story began. The trip struck a chord with supporters around the world. Meanwhile, club president Joan Laporta expressed hope that Messi will be present for the official reopening of the renovated Camp Nou — a moment many fans dream of as a symbolic reunion between the club and its greatest-ever player.
