Messi’s Quiet Stand: Where He Fits in Barcelona’s Election Hype
1 February 2026
Messi’s position on Barcelona’s presidency remains distant
In Spain, a major report outlines Lionel Messi’s current stance as Barcelona’s presidential race approaches. The Argentine icon and current Inter Miami forward has not been contacted by any candidate, despite rumors that he could help swing the election. Messi is focusing on his club’s preseason and a South American tour, with the World Cup potentially his last big hurrah.
Some contenders had mentioned Messi as a strategic ally, yet there is no evidence of outreach. Messi previously backed Joan Laporta in 2021, but the current president’s role in his prior departure from Camp Nou was noted. For now, Messi remains away from the race and monitors developments from a distance.
What the report adds about campaign outreach
According to Mundo Deportivo, as the election date nears on March 15, no candidate has reached out to Messi. He is said to be calm and focused on Inter Miami’s 2026 campaign and the upcoming World Cup, which may be his last, while Barca’s board prepares for a potential leadership transition. The article reiterates that Messi’s name will continue to appear in conversations, even if he is not directly involved.
Barcelona’s leadership must fulfill certain conditions: Laporta would need to resign by February 21 to stand again, and a temporary board led by Rafa Yuste would oversee the club until a new president is elected.
Punchlines: If politics were a football match, Messi would dribble through a crowd of ballots and leave them on the grass, smiling. And the ballot boxes would call for a refereeing decision: offside in democracy, goal in style!
