Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed that the Catalan club is actively planning a massive tribute to honour football icon Lionel Messi.

According to recent sports media reports, the Spanish giants intend to host the celebratory event to coincide with the grand unveiling of the fully renovated Spotify Camp Nou stadium.

Messi, who currently plays in Major League Soccer for Inter Miami, spent nearly two decades with Barcelona between 2003 and 2021
During his legendary tenure, the Argentine maestro led the club to numerous domestic and international trophies while cementing his status as one of the greatest players in football history before his high-profile departure to Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent.

Club officials have indicated that the homage will serve as a definitive celebration of Messi’s unparalleled legacy at BarcelonaJoin

Barcelona management currently expects construction on the iconic venue to be completed by the start of 2028, promising a beautiful and historic ceremony for the returning superstar once the gates fully reopen.

The president said: “We are planning for the Leo Messi tribute once the Spotify Camp Nou is completed. It will be a beautiful tribute. We hope to complete the stadium by the start of 2028.”