Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Barcelona Candidate Font Vows to Re-sign Messi
Barcelona's presidential candidate Victor Font has promised to try and bring back famous footballer Lionel Messi if he wins the election.
Font said he would call Messi first if he wins.
Font also criticized his rival for using Messi's image for political gain.
Messi, who left Barcelona in 2021, was recently named the most beloved player in Barcelona's history.
He won many titles with the team and still considers Barcelona his home.
Victor Font, Barcelona presidential candidate, promises to call Lionel Messi first if elected
Font criticizes rival Joan Laporta for using Messi's image politically
Messi named most beloved Barcelona player in history by SPORT
Messi won 35 titles with Barcelona, including 10 La Liga and 4 Champions League titles
Messi reiterates desire to return to Barcelona one day
- Who
- Victor Font, Lionel Messi
- What
- Promised to re-sign Messi if elected
- When
- November 20, 2025
- Where
- Barcelona, Spain
- Why
- To bring back a beloved player and improve the team
Font's Stance
Laporta's Stance
Use of Messi's Image
Font's Stance
Criticizes Laporta for using Messi's image politically
Laporta's Stance
Laporta has not publicly addressed Font's accusation
- Messi's debut
- 2004
- Messi's final season at Barcelona
- 2020-21
- Current team
- Inter Miami
- Titles won with Barcelona
- 35
- Laporta's term as president
- 2003-10, 2010-14