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Roberto Casillas

‘Sad’—Barcelona President Shares Emotional Details of Relationship With Lionel Messi

Barcelona president Joan Laporta opened up old wounds and spoke about his relationship—or lack thereof—with the greatest player in Blaugrana history, Lionel Messi, revealing he has only spoken to him once since his infamous departure from the club more than four years ago.

In a lengthy interview with La2CAT, Laporta admitted he had nothing to do with Messi’s recent impromptu visit to the Spotify Camp Nou, adding that a warm birthday conversation soon after Messi’s departure was the last time the two spoke.

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