Khaberni - Despite his distance from the upcoming Barcelona presidential elections, Lionel Messi's name remains strongly present in the Catalan scene, as predictions suggest a potential return and an involvement in the club's structure.
Lionel Messi chose to stay away from the next presidential elections for the Catalan club, emphasizing that his focus is currently on continuing to shine with Inter Miami.
Messi is currently preparing for the new season with Inter Miami, after an exceptional season in which he led the American team to its first historic titles.
The Argentine star's impact is not limited to the football field, but also extends to economic and marketing aspects, as the club's market value has jumped unprecedentedly, making it the most valuable in the United States and the sixteenth worldwide, despite being newly established just five years ago.
At the age of 38, Messi has succeeded in raising the ambitions within the American project, benefiting from a comprehensive administrative and sports environment, where the influential Catalan presence in the club has transformed Inter Miami into a globally significant football brand with increasing prominence.
In a recent interview with the Spanish newspaper "Sport", Messi emphasized his continuous following of Barcelona news, the club he considers his first home, at a delicate time coinciding with the approaching presidential elections, which represent a crucial juncture in the club's path in the coming years.
Messi participated as a regular member in the previous elections, and made sure to cast his vote personally, without expecting that the results would lead to one of the harshest moments of his career, after Joan Laporta won the presidency, before issuing the shocking decision not to renew his contract, despite previous promises.
That painful ending prompted Messi to leave Barcelona in tears, to undergo two consecutive experiences with Paris Saint-Germain, and then Inter Miami.
As the new election date approaches, questions about Messi's stance and his possible role increase, but current indications confirm his choice to completely distance himself from the electoral scene.
So far, he has not held any meetings with the potential candidates, whether Victor Font, Toni Freixa, or Vilajoana, nor has he met the current president Joan Laporta, despite the latter's repeated hints about wanting to start anew.
This distance is viewed as a conscious decision by Messi not to engage in any electoral conflict, given his full focus on his current sporting commitments and upcoming major tasks, most notably the FIFA Club World Cup.
He prefers to observe what happens in Barcelona from a distance, without declaring support or taking a public stance.
The relationship between Messi and Laporta still experiences clear cooling since the moment of forced departure, as the Argentine star feels that the promises made to him were not fulfilled, and he was not granted a farewell befitting his history, whether through a tribute match or official recognition of his status.
Subsequent positions, such as the controversy over naming Camp Nou Stadium or historical comparisons within the club, have deepened the rift between the two parties, making Messi's return under the current administration a weak possibility.
