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Xavi claims Joan Laporta blocked Lionel Messi’s Barcelona return in explosive row with club president

Former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has publicly accused club president Joan Laporta of blocking a sensational return for Lionel Messi.

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Lionel Messi's FC Barcelona return was 'done' until Xavi Hernández reveals what Joan Laporta did

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Inside Barcelona: Did Joan Laporta really block Lionel Messi’s return?

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Joan Laporta hits back after Xavi’s harsh comments on Barcelona’s leadership

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has responded after former manager Xavi publicly criticised the club’s leadership and the circumstances surrounding his departure.

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Lionel Messi’s entourage confirms Xavi’s revelation over failed Barcelona return

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FC Barcelona: Joan Laporta slams Xavi, Victor Font takes a jab at Lionel Messi

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Xavi drops Lionel Messi bombshell and hits out at Joan Laporta over his Barcelona exit

“The president isn’t telling the truth there either. Leo was signed. In January 2023, after winning the World Cup, we got in touch, and he told me he was excited about coming back, and I saw it. We ta...

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Xavi reveals all: Why Messi didn’t return to Barça despite agreement

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Ex-Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez reveals why Lionel Messi’s comeback was ‘stopped’

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Barcelona given 'green light' to re-sign Lionel Messi? 'Not true,' says LaLiga boss

Javier Tebas has vehemently denied the explosive allegations that La Liga approved Lionel Messi's return to Barcelona in 2023.

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'Xavi is right' - Atletico Madrid director backs Barcelona legend in Lionel Messi return claim despite Joan Laporta & Javier Tebas denials

The controversy surrounding Lionel Messi's failed return to Barcelona in 2023 has not yet died down. Former sporting director Mateu Alemany has publicly supported Xavi Hernandez's explosive claims that the club had league approval to re-sign the Argentine star

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Lamine Yamal surpasses Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in impressive scoring record

During Barcelona’s victory over Athletic Club, Lamine Yamal eclipsed the early scoring records of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to reach a historic career milestone.

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Inter Miami owner drops mind-blowing $70-80 million Lionel Messi revelation

Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas recently revealed that Lionel Messi receives a sum of $70-80 million from the MLS club each year.

Messi moves within one of 900 career goals

Lionel Messi is one strike away from reaching 900 career goals after scoring for Inter Miami against DC United on Saturday.

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Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets establish historic record after stints with Barcelona and Inter Miami

After sharing several seasons at FC Barcelona and Inter Miami, Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets have established a historic record in soccer history. Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets have shared practically a lifetime on the pitch,