Laporta sends message to Messi after World Cup win
“Congratulations, Leo! You deserve it. The football owed you this moment,” Joan Laport has tweeted.
As per reports, the relationship between the president and Leo Messi broke down in 2021 when the Argentine left Barcelona.
Kessie and Torre return from injuries
The club has announced that Franck Kessie and Pablo Torre have been given the medical green light. The two midfielders will be available for the Espanyol game after the break.
Adidas celebrate Messi’s World Cup trophy
“Told you so,” Adidas captioned a picture of a GOAT, referencing Messi’s photoshoot from back in 2018.
Rest of Spanish internationals back in training
Sergio Busquets, Gavi, Pedri, Jordi Alba and Ferran Torres have resumed training at Ciutat Esportiva.
Barca play their first game after the break on December 31.
