How do his numbers stack up against Barcelona's all-time top goalscorer?

As much as the Manchester United legend and Inter Miami co-owner wants Messi to stay in Miami, a return to Barcelona seems inevitable.

According to an article in an Argentine newspaper quoted by Adam Drury at Goal.com, all-time soccer MVP and Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi will return to Barcelona when his contract expires at the end of this year.

Inter Miami owner David Beckham has opened up on Argentine superstar Lionel Messi's potential return to Barcelona.

Sanllehi’s duties have been reassigned to the club’s academy director Guillermo Hoyos, a long-time confidant and former academy coach of Inter Miami captain and former Barcelona legend Lionel Messi. GiveMeSport’s Tom Bogert first reported news of Sanllehi’s reassignment.

It's pretty clear Messi and Inter Miami weren't satisfied with how 2024 went. But improving on their one major trophy win in 2025 is far from a guarantee.

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has been likened to Lionel Messi following the teenager's impressive performances for the club this season

Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal is one of the brightest prospects in football, with team-mate Gavi hailing him as the world's second-best player.

Second only to Liverpool's front three in terms of their productivity, Barca's frontline are rightly receiving plenty of praise

For many, Lionel Messi is the greatest player in FC Barcelona’s history. A former club player recently opened up about his experience alongside the Argentine star, offering insight into what it was like to share the field with one of the game’s all-time greats.