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

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.

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

Lionel Messi's deep affection for Barcelona is well-known. Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham recently revealed Messi's desire to return to the city and live near Camp Nou after his retirement.

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.

Fermin Lopez was the star performer for Barcelona as they squashed aside Valencia 7-1 on Sunday.Lopez was involved in two goals and two assists, with his all-round performance even gaining praise

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.

Lionel Messi has reportedly expressed his intention to return to Barcelona after his contract with Inter Miami ends in 2025. Family friend Yanina Latorre revealed that the Argentine icon dismissed the idea of extending his stay in Miami.

The Champions League league phase is done and dusted, a thrilling catalogue of games seeing Manchester City narrowly avoid elimination, Liverpool top the table and big names struggle on their way to the playoffs.

Robert Lewandowski is the third player to score 100 or more goals in the UEFA Champions League. Could the 36-year-old play long enough to catch Nos. 1 and 2 — Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi?