“It Doesn’t Matter if He Won the World Cup as a PSG Player” – Lionel Messi’s Unparalleled Legacy With Barcelona Defined by His Ex-Teammate

The iconic Camp Nou was home to Lionel Messi and his astonishing talents for almost two decades. However, he failed to extend his contract in 2021 as he left for French giants PSG. And things got better as he won the Qatar World Cup in 2022, ending Argentina’s 36-year-old wait for this prestigious trophy.

But, many fans have been vocal about how Barcelona fans celebrated his stunning World Cup feat. Former Barcelona soccer player Cesc Fabregas reasoned those sentiments in an interview. 

As he spent the vast majority of his career in Barcelona, the club faithful loved the icon and celebrated his World Cup victory. The emotional connection they share is eye-opening. After he left the club, fans bent down on their knees with outbursts of emotion to see their prodigal son end his time in Barcelona. Fabregas put out those emotions perfectly in the interview. 

Fabregas discusses Barcelona’s love for Lionel Messi

The former player commented, “Barça fans celebrating Messi’s current achievements? Sentimentally, Messi will always be a Barça player. He is the most important player in the club’s history. And that will not change. It doesn’t matter if he won the World Cup as a PSG player.” It could be understood better if we compare him with other players. 

Take David Beckham as an example. Even though he played in several clubs, his time at Manchester United made him one of their own. Similarly, those are the same feeling Barcelona fan gets when they think about Messi. And how can’t anyone admire him? During his time with Barcelona, he scored 672 goals and provided 303 assists with the club. 

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 He is currently plying his trade at PSG by being their primary playmaker. But his heart lies at Barca. Moreover, the current Barcelona manager Xavi has kept his doors open for a potential return.

Will Messi return to Barcelona?

Before their game against Manchester United in the Europa League, Xavi explained how Lionel Messi would be welcomed at Barca, yet again. According to ESPN, he commented, “[Messi] is a friend and we are in permanent contact. It depends on what he wants for his future and how the club see it. He is the best player in the world and the best ever. He would always fit [the team].”

It would be a treat for all soccer fans to watch Messi don the stripes of the Catalan giants again. Hopefully, he can end his career there with one last run. An iconic run that would etch into the memory of the Nou Camp terraces for years to come. Do you agree with Fabregas’ comments? Let us know in the comments below.

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