Messi stays cool on Barca’s presidential hot seat: neutrality as the smart move
6 February 2026
Messi's Neutral Stance in Barcelona's Presidential Race
Messi has no intention of getting involved in the electoral arena.
A Look Back and Possible Return
A Spanish report from Marca says Messi will not intervene in the presidential election due on March 15, nor endorse any candidate, even though a public show of support could win votes. He prefers to stay away from the political stage altogether.
In 2021, the club's icon offered no public statements, but he leaned toward supporting Joan Laporta because of their close ties during the first presidency, before their relationship cooled over Messi's contract renewal.
Despite the ongoing clash with Laporta, the Argentine star remains firm about not backing any candidate and continues to dream of a future return to Barcelona, though how and when remains unclear.
He plans to wait for the election results first, then seriously consider a comeback after the 2026 World Cup.
The image in the report shows him in the background of a stadium, a reminder that soccer and politics rarely share the same bench.
Fans will watch closely what this means for his future.
Punchline 1: Messi’s timing is so precise he waits for the perfect moment to strike—like a sniper choosing the right moment for a goal, but with more trophies and fewer captions.
Punchline 2: If patience were a transfer fee, Messi would have signed a lifetime contract—talk about a long-range deal with no renewal required.
