After a long two years spent displaced from their regular home, Barcelona fans have been eagerly awaiting a return to the Camp Nou, but the wait continues as construction delays forced the club to move a preseason friendly.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta closed the door on a possible comeback of Inter Miami star Lionel Messi to the Spanish club, after the Argentinian striker made a surprising visit to the Spotify Camp Nou over the weekend for the first time since he left the city in the summer 2021.

The Barcelona chief shared an emotional eight-word reaction that perfectly captured the essence of Messi’s relationship with the club, while also giving a much-awaited update on the long-promised farewell tribute to the club’s greatest ever player.