Leo Messi remembers Barça on the anniversary of his debut

Many Barça fans who today wear jerseys with his name weren´t even born at that time, but the memory of Messi remains very present in Barcelona.

A tribute from afar

Despite being thousands of kilometers away from the City of Barcelona, and having already passed four years since his departure from Camp Nou, the Argentine does not forget his roots. On the anniversary of his debut, he posted a photograph from that day on his social media, recalling his first minutes as a Barça player. With the number ´30´ on his back and a youthful face, Messi entered the field replacing Deco. He played only eight minutes, but it was enough to start a career that would change the course of the sport. In the images he shared, he is seen about to enter the playing field and also from behind, showing his first number at Barça. After the ´30´, the Rosario native wore the ´19´ and later inherited the iconic ´10´ after Ronaldinho´s departure, a number that elevated to another dimension.

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Additionally, the player shared a story on Instagram, where he accompanied the image of his debut with a simple yet emotional message: "21 years already... incredible".

Messi, with his mind on the MLS and the World Cup

Since that debut in Montjuïc until today, Messi has built the most successful career in the history of football. However, his ambition remains intact. With Inter Miami, the Argentine has qualified for the MLS playoffs, where he aims to win the title alongside Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, who are facing their last matches as professionals. After that, his main goal will be the 2026 World Cup, where he will seek to defend the crown obtained in Qatar and close his career with another star for the Argentine national team. His contract with Inter Miami ends in December, coinciding with the end of the MLS season. However, everything points to him renewing his bond with the American club to arrive in top form for the next World Cup.

The deserved tribute from Barça

At FC Barcelona, there is a widespread agreement: Leo Messi must receive the tribute he never had due to the pandemic and the circumstances of his departure. Last Sunday, Joan Laporta spoke about it on the Bestial program and stated: "We have had a very good relationship with Messi; when we did not renew the contract, it deteriorated and then we have more or less recovered it a bit. What we hope is that he can receive the great tribute he deserves".

An eternal bond

21 years have passed since that cold afternoon in Montjuïc, but the memory of Lionel Messi remains alive in the heart of every Barça fan. That young man with the ´30´ on his back transformed into the symbol of an unrepeatable era. His magic is still felt in Camp Nou, in the streets of Barcelona, in every Barça jersey, and in the memory of millions of fans. Although time moves on, the bond between Messi and Barça remains indestructible: a love story that began 21 years ago and that, without a doubt, will have no end.