Barcelona plans tribute for Lionel Messi at Camp Nou next year
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 6:05 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Barcelona president Joan Laporta announced plans to honor Lionel Messi at the Spotify Camp Nou. The tribute is set to take place once renovations to the stadium are completed, tentatively scheduled for the start of 2028. Messi, who left Barcelona in 2021 due to financial issues, is remembered as the club's greatest player. Currently 39, he has enjoyed stints at Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami since departing Barcelona.
- •Joan Laporta confirmed Messi tribute plans to the media.
- •The tribute will occur after Spotify Camp Nou renovations.
- •Messi left Barcelona in 2021 due to financial problems.
- •Barcelona aims to complete stadium renovations by early 2028.
- 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona chief reveals Lionel Messi tribute plans
"Barcelona president Joan Laporta has provided an insight into the club’s plans to pay tribute to club icon Lionel Messi at the Spotify Camp Nou.Veteran attacker Messi of course brought a close to hi...
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