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UEFA fuels rumors about Messi and Barça with their latest post

Messi's message from Camp Nou has caused a lot of expectation

Seeing Messi wear the FC Barcelona jersey again is the great dream of culés. Since the day he left, in tears and with the feeling of having been expelled from the club of his life, the desire for his return has always been present. Over the years, every gesture, every word, and every visit by the Argentine to the city has rekindled the hope of one last dance at Camp Nou.

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Messi with Barça | Europa Press

However, reality has always been colder: Messi is already 38 years old and his retirement seems increasingly near. In addition, he recently renewed his contract with Inter Miami, where he is enjoying a more relaxed stage, far from the constant pressure of Europe. Even so, what has happened in the last few hours has reignited the flame of hope.

Messi's message from Camp Nou sparks hope

Messi traveled incognito to Barcelona and, without notifying the Catalan club, entered Camp Nou with the help of Limak, the company in charge of the renovation works. Once inside, he took a photo on the new field, an image that quickly went viral on social media.

Beyond the gesture, what has truly caused a stir has been his message. "Last night I returned to a place I miss with all my soul, a place where I was immensely happy, where you made me feel a thousand times like the happiest person in the world. I hope someday I can return, and not just to say goodbye as a player, as I never could."

Reactions didn't take long to arrive. Social media were flooded with messages from fans demanding his return, from former footballers recalling his legacy, and from journalists speculating about a hypothetical comeback. No one expected UEFA to join the movement and add fuel to the fire with their latest post.

UEFA heats up the Messi and Barça situation

The top European soccer body took advantage of the news's impact to publish a photo of Messi wearing the Barça jersey. In the image, the '10' is seen from behind, looking up at the sky, inevitably recalling his iconic celebration. Not only that, UEFA also published a story with the Argentine star's records.

The post was enough to unleash madness. Many users interpreted the gesture as a sign that UEFA might have privileged information about the Argentine's future. Others, more cautious, understood it was simply a tribute to the best player to have played in the competition.

The truth is that the post came at the perfect moment. Messi's message, his visit to Camp Nou, and UEFA's post created an explosive cocktail of nostalgia and hope. In just a few hours, the '10' became a worldwide trend and put FC Barcelona back at the center of the soccer debate.

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