Is Lionel Messi Returning to FC Barcelona?

By: Sandipan Ghosh Image credit: X

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[{"selector":"#anim-4e8d205f-e84f-4f11-ad71-5e023b5a4e8a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(7.919470735665817%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Talking about Messi's possible return to Barcelona, Miami head coach Gerardo Martino has clarified that it is only a rumor.

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[{"selector":"#anim-e62c4d5a-c709-4a9e-8a86-331865436525 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(20.859167708298134%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Since last September, Messi has been going through some fitness issues as he missed out on Miami's four consecutive matches before his appearance against the hosts Cincinnati.

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Is Lionel Messi Returning to FC Barcelona?

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