""People can understand each other by talking. I don't see any problem," he said. "We've thought about giving him the most beautiful tribute ever given, and a statue alongside players who have made history." "Kubala, Cruyff, Messi, and Ronaldinho also come to mind. Leo has defined an era and is the best player in history and in Barça's history," he commented."
""I'm not going to fuel controversies or speculation about things that aren't realistic. Everyone is entitled to their opinions. Leo will always be in the collective memory of Barcelona fans. Leo has a contract with a football club," Laporta noted."
""The tribute should take place at a time when we can thank him for everything he's done for Barça. A tribute with a full Camp Nou, with 105,000 Barça fans thanking Messi for everything he's done for the club, could be a beautiful thing," he said."
Joan Laporta downplayed reports of a fractured relationship with Lionel Messi and said people can understand each other by talking. Laporta outlined plans for an unprecedented tribute, including a statue alongside Kubala, Cruyff and Ronaldinho. He described Messi as having defined an era and as the best player in football history and Barcelona's history. Laporta avoided speculation about a potential Messi return, saying he will not fuel unrealistic controversies and noting Messi currently has a contract with another club. Laporta intends the tribute to take place once the Spotify Camp Nou fully reopens so over 100,000 fans can pay homage.
Read at Barca Universal
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