Barcelona and Lionel Messi are set to commemorate a significant milestone in their illustrious history: the club’s 125th anniversary. The event is scheduled for November 29, 2024. It is expected to be a grand occasion that will honor the club’s legacy and its impact on global soccer. While the club had originally hoped to host the celebration at the newly renovated Camp Nou, they have had to push those plans back. The stadium will reopen in April 2025. Still, a spectacular celebration will commemorate their anniversary, and it will be a worthy homage to the club’s illustrious past.
Barcelona’s planning for the 125th-anniversary celebration has been ongoing for several years. Thus, the club is pulling out all the stops to ensure the event is one to remember. As part of these preparations, they intend to invite some of their most iconic figures, including the legendary Lionel Messi. Relevo says Messi will be among the many individuals who receive a formal invitation to attend the gala.
Given his profound connection to the club, the Blaugrana hope that the Argentine superstar will be able to attend the celebration in person. Even more importantly, his presence would represent a symbolic reconciliation between the club and Messi. Especially, after his departure in 2021. However, there is no guarantee that the 37-year-old will be available. His current club, Inter Miami, could still be competing in the MLS Play-offs at that time. In such case, Barcelona will ask Messi to record a video message and show it during the gala.
Barcelona’s plans for 125th anniversary
Initially, Barcelona had hoped that the anniversary celebration could coincide with the reopening of the newly refurbished Camp Nou. However, ongoing construction delays have ruled out this possibility, with the stadium’s reopening now expected in April 2025. Despite this setback, the Catalans want to move forward with the gala on November 29. That way, they can focus on…
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Publish date : 2024-10-06 22:16:38
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