Lionel Messi's brother Matias has apologised to Barcelona fans after comments about the club where the Argentina star made his name.
Seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi, 35, spent the bulk of his career at Camp Nou before leaving for current club Paris Saint-Germain in 2021. There have been regular rumours of a return, with president Joan Laporta keen to bring the veteran back to Catalunya, but talks over an extension in Paris are ongoing.
Matias suggested his brother wouldn't return unless Laporta was axed, blaming the president for Lionel's 2021 departure amid financial issues at the club. He has since dialled back on those comments, though, with his brother's camp said to be displeased.
