Till 2021, Barcelona FC and Lionel Messi were inseparable. But fate had other ideas and fans witnessed one of the saddest scenes – watching Lionel Messi bid adieu to Barcelona. Even though Messi stayed in Europe for two seasons, his PSG side never faced Barcelona which means Messi didn’t play a competitive game on his ‘home ground’ - Camp Nou for two years. Barca and Messi fans wished to watch ‘La Pulga’ playing at the Camp Nou and their wish might just come true as reports suggest that Barcelona FC has submitted a bid to host Argentina vs Spain Finalissima at renovated Camp Nou Stadium. This will also feature a much-awaited Lionel Messi vs Lamine Yamal faceoff since the young Spaniard drew comparisons with the Barca icon. Lionel Messi’s Special Video Message for Luis Suarez Goes Viral As Star Uruguayan Footballer Bids Adieu to International Football.

Barcelona Bid for Argentina vs Spain Finalissima, Reports Hint at Lionel Messi vs Lamine Yamal Match at Renovated Camp Nou

As per Diario Sport, Barcelona is aiming to host the Finalissima at the newly renovated Camp Nou and the club has already submitted an official bid to UEFA. While approval is still pending, fans are looking ahead to watch two Barca stars shining at the iconic Camp Nou Stadium. After starring for Spain in UEFA Euro 2024, Lamine Yamal was compared with Lione Messi with his style of play. So the clash between the two players is expected to draw immense global attention, and it appears Barcelona are eager to make Camp Nou the venue for this historic encounter. Another international outlet BOA VIP has also confirmed the news. Lionel Messi’s Return Prolonged? Inter Miami Star Misses Training Due to Illness Ahead of MLS 2024 Clash Against Philadelphia.

Currently, Lionel Messi is out of action due to injury and MLS Inter Miami CF is working hard for his return. Even though Mesi has not confirmed retirement from international football the Finalissima could mark a farewell for Lionel Messi at Camp Nou.

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