Xavi Claims Laporta Blocked Messi's Return; Tebas Calls Allegations False
Former Barcelona player and manager Javier Hernandez revealed in an interview that Lionel梅西 was close to returning from Paris Saint-Germain but had his move blocked by club president Joan La Porta due to internal power struggles. This revelation has sparked immediate backlash, with Spanish football official Xavier Tebas explicitly denying the claims as untrue during a recent appearance on "Desayunos Deportivos." While Messi's entourage confirmed Xavi disclosed these details about their strained relationship in 2023 following his departure from Barcelona earlier that year to PSG and back again.
Key Points
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1Xavi Hernandez revealed that Lionel Messi was very close to returning FC Barcelona during January of 2021 after leaving for PSG.
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2Former player Xabi Alonso claims Joan Laporta blocked a potential return in early February due to internal power struggles within the club's boardroom.
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Xavi Hernandez revealed that Lionel Messi was very close to returning FC Barcelona during January 1023 after leaving in December of last year.
— [Mar 09, 16:02]"Not true" - Javier Tebas responded directly refuting Xavi's claim regarding the potential return for Lionel Messi
— [Mar 09, 15:42]Joan Laporta vetoed a possible comeback in January of last year to avoid power struggles within Barcelona.
— (Rss.uol.com.br)"Lionel's entourage confirms Xavi revealed the truth about his failed return attempt at FC Barcena
— [Mar 09, 12:40]'Xavier has explained why Messi stopped speaking to him for a period of time after Barcelona tried unsuccessfully in January last year.
— (Yardbarker)