Overview
- Mestre cites third-party accounts to claim Lionel Messi and his family remain deeply upset with Joan Laporta.
- Laporta has previously said his relationship with Messi became strained but was "more or less" repaired.
- Reports reiterate Messi’s 2021 departure was driven by Barcelona’s finances and LaLiga registration limits rather than sporting reasons.
- Mestre argues any tribute will fall short and suggests naming the main stand of the new stadium after Messi.
- Mestre revisits Neymar’s 2017 exit and says Messi wanted the Brazilian to return, viewing him as a successor.