Jorge Mas, the managing owner of Inter Miami, is diligently working towards organizing a tribute match against Barcelona, aiming to provide both Messi and his devoted fans with a fitting farewell experience, as he conveyed to Marca.

“I gave [Messi] my commitment that I will do everything possible in the coming years so that he has the opportunity to say goodbye to his fans in Barcelona,” Mas said to the Spanish newspaper.

“Inter Miami will go [to Barcelona] or we will have some kind of match. Messi’s departure from Barcelona was not to his liking, he could not say goodbye to his club, which welcomed him as a child, and I think the circumstances were not what Lionel wanted.”

Lionel Messi, who initially joined Barcelona as a young player in 2003, enjoyed a remarkable 18-year tenure with the esteemed Spanish club. Throughout his illustrious career, he achieved the extraordinary feat of scoring a club-record 672 goals while representing the senior team.

Furthermore, Messi holds the distinction of having played the highest number of matches in Barcelona’s history, contributing significantly to the club’s triumph in 34 prestigious titles. His exceptional talent and dedication were duly recognized as he earned seven Ballon d’Or accolades during his tenure at Barcelona.

Regrettably, Messi’s association with Barcelona reached its conclusion in August 2021, as both parties failed to reach a consensus on a new contract. Consequently, this paved the way for his subsequent signing with Paris Saint-Germain.

However, following a deterioration in his relationship with the French club, discussions arose regarding a potential return to Barcelona. Ultimately, Messi opted to embark on a new chapter in his career by agreeing to a groundbreaking contract with Inter Miami in June.