In an exclusive interview with the Argentine newspaper TYC, football icon Lionel Messi shared his thoughts on several issues surrounding Barcelona, leaving fans stunned and stirring controversy in the sports world.
Messi directly accused a key figure he believes is largely responsible for the club’s current struggles.
In strong statements, Messi made it clear that Barcelona cannot return to the top of European football unless significant changes are made. He said, “If Barcelona wants to get back to the top of Europe, they must remove Laporta from the presidency immediately and without hesitation.”
This statement shocked Barcelona officials, especially since Messi explicitly named Laporta, though the implication was clear. Messi later pointed to the “first accused” as the main factor behind the team’s decline, as well as the Dani Olmo situation.
Messi argued that the root cause of the Olmo crisis lies with the Barcelona president, who mishandled the club’s finances and put its future at risk by mortgaging its assets for decades.
In his interview, Messi added, “Barcelona is the best team in the world, but they need to choose a president who cares about the club’s interests, not just his own.”
