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This month, Lionel Messi paid
Camp Nou an unexpected visit—his first since leaving FC Barcelona in 2021. It
was an emotional homecoming for the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner to return to
the stadium. The management of FC Barcelona claims that Messi went outside the
stadium and requested permission from the security personnel. The club was soon
informed by the guards and was then promptly granted entrance, stressing that
Leo "will always be welcome in his home."
It was quite evident that Messi
was clearly moved during his visit as he strolled through the stadium wherein,
he had played some of his most memorable games. The King was back in his
kingdom. Later, he posted a touching statement on his Instagram account
that enthralled the football fans worldwide: 'I went back to a spot I
really miss last night. You made me feel like the happiest person in the world
a thousand times over, and I was incredibly happy there. I wish to return
someday, not simply to bid farewell as a player, as I was never able to
do."
It is pertinent to note that
Lionel Messi is Barcelona's most decorated player, who has won 35 titles and
has scored 672 goals in 778 games. Lastly, it was the Spotify Camp Nou, the
stadium where he rose to fame between 2004 and 2021, so a connection will
always be there. The emotions will always be high.
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