Xavi accuses Laporta of blocking Messi's return

Former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez claims president Joan Laporta blocked Lionel Messi's return despite agreements being in place. The accusations come ahead of the club's presidential elections.

Former Barcelona player and coach Xavi Hernandez has accused club president Joan Laporta of not wanting Lionel Messi to return. Xavi stated that an agreement with Messi's father and approval from La Liga had been reached, but Laporta reversed everything. "I contacted Messi and told him I was happy about his return, I saw his joy," the coach added. These comments came just days before the club's presidential elections.

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