A place I miss with my soul: Messi makes emotional return to Camp Nou

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi made a quiet return to the newly renamed Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday night — revisiting the stadium that defined the golden years of his career.

In a video shared by football journalist Fabrizio Romano on X, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner delivered a heartfelt message: “Last night I returned to a place that I miss with my soul. A place where I was immensely happy.”

Messi added, “I hope one day I can come back — not just to say goodbye as a player, because I never truly could.”

The Argentine’s unannounced visit stirred deep emotions among fans who fondly remember his two-decade spell at Barcelona — a period marked by record-breaking feats, countless trophies, and moments of brilliance that defined an era.

Since leaving the club in 2021, Messi has often spoken about his unbreakable bond with Barça, and Sunday’s return to the remodeled Spotify Camp Nou — now under new sponsorship — served as a powerful reminder of that enduring connection.

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Supporters flooded social media with tributes, describing the moment as “a touching reunion” and “Messi’s love letter to Barcelona.”