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L<\/span>Eo Messi’s departure from Barcelona remains a sore point, especially as the club enters an election period. There is no doubt that this is the weapon to be used against Joan Laporta. Laporta failed to renew his contract during the 2021 season, despite promises that he was the only one who could guarantee the striker’s stay.<\/p>\n

Marc Cilia, one of the candidates for next March’s elections, has restored his Argentine image. He did this by placing banners on buildings in the streets of Barcelona with Messi’s portrait and the slogan “We look forward to seeing you again.”<\/p>\n

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An effort to emulate what Laporta did five years ago. At that time, he hung a banner on a building in Madrid that read, “Looking forward to seeing you again.” It was a clear challenge to Real Madrid to hang this banner in the streets of the Spanish capital, and it was a move that had a huge impact.<\/p>\n

Candidates frequently use Messi’s name, but the footballer does not intend to be involved in the election process. Leo has made it clear that he will return to the club within the next few years, but as he is still active in football and the World Cup is just around the corner, the time is not yet right. He will not participate in the election campaign.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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