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Lionel Messi may no longer be a Barcelona player but his love for the club is still evident and has been on show once again as the family celebrate eldest son Thiago’s birthday. Thiago is now officially a teenager and Messi and wife Antonela have been showing off some pictures of the celebrations on social media.

As Barcelona fans finally stepped back into their partially renovated stadium for the first time in over two years, president Joan Laporta reignited a promise that supporters have waited years to hear fulfilled: a grand tribute to the greatest player in the club’s history.

Lamine Yamal is ignoring his latest comparisons to Barcelona legend Lionel Messi, with the teenage wonderkid pointing out that the Argentine GOAT has “scored 1000s of goals” that are similar to the strike he recorded against Club Brugge.

Lionel Messi, along with Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland, was left off the 11-player shortlist for the 2025 FIFA The Best award.

After years of transfer drama between PSG and Barcelona, the French giants are reportedly ready to approach Barca again.

Barcelona fans will be celebrating the fact they will get to watch their beloved Lionel Messi for another season after he announced he would be staying at the Nou Camp on Friday.

Lionel Messi discussed career highlights, shared excitement for the 2026 World Cup and received the key to the city at the America Business Forum.