Laporta discusses relationship with Messi, tribute plans, and statue – ‘The best player in history’

Joan Laporta, president of FC Barcelona, ​​spoke about Lionel Messi in the course of the Foros de Vanguardia occasion.

The Barça president averted speculating a couple of attainable return of the Argentine star to the membership and repeated his intention to provide him the best tribute within the membership’s historical past.

Kicking issues off, Laporta downplayed reviews of the fractured relationship between himself and the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner over the latter’s exit in 2021.

“Folks can perceive one another by speaking. I don’t see any downside,” he mentioned.

Outlining the plans for a tribute to Messi, Laporta added: “We’ve thought of giving him essentially the most stunning tribute ever given, and a statue alongside gamers who’ve made historical past.”

“Kubala, Cruyff, Messi, and Ronaldinho additionally come to thoughts. Leo has outlined an period and is one of the best participant in historical past and in Barça’s historical past,” he commented.

Relating to the likelihood that the Argentine star may have a ‘final dance’ as a participant within the new Spotify Camp Nou, the president averted hypothesis.

“I’m not going to gas controversies or hypothesis about issues that aren’t practical. Everyone seems to be entitled to their opinions. Leo will all the time be within the collective reminiscence of Barcelona followers. Leo has a contract with a soccer membership,” Laporta famous.

As for the tribute plans, the Barcelona president hoped that it takes place as soon as the Spotify Camp Nou is absolutely reopen, permitting greater than 100,000 followers to pay homage to the legend.

“The tribute ought to happen at a time after we can thank him for every thing he’s executed for Barça. A tribute with a full Camp Nou, with 105,000 Barça followers thanking Messi for every thing he’s executed for the membership, may very well be an exquisite factor,” he mentioned.

Supply: Mundo Deportivo