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Barcelona Plans Messi Statue Amid Return Hopes

11/14/2025

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Barcelona president Joan Laporta announced plans to erect a statue of Lionel Messi outside the renovated Camp Nou.
During his emotional stadium visit, Messi expressed a desire to return.
Laporta says Messi deserves a significant tribute like other Barcelona legends.
The club designs the statue and plans a post-renovation unveiling when capacity reaches 105,000.
Earlier, Laporta ruled out Messi's return to Barcelona because of his Inter Miami contract.

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Barcelona president Joan Laporta announced plans to erect a statue of Lionel Messi outside the renovated Camp Nou.
During his emotional stadium visit, Messi expressed a desire to return.
Laporta says Messi deserves a significant tribute like other Barcelona legends.
The club designs the statue and plans a post-renovation unveiling when capacity reaches 105,000.
Earlier, Laporta ruled out Messi's return to Barcelona because of his Inter Miami contract.