Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed that the club is pushing ahead with the plans to build a statue of Lionel Messi right outside the newly renovated Spotify Camp Nou, Softfootball gathered.
For Laporta, it's not just about honouring a player it's about recognising someone who completely shaped the soul of the club. He said that Messi deserves this tribute at the new stadium. This post was made by Fabrizio Romano via his official X account
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