Messi set to return to Barcelona to honour farewell matches for 2 ex-teammates

Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba could all be playing together at Barcelona for the last time.

Messi set to return to Barcelona to honour farewell matches for 2 ex-teammates

Akan Anwankwo 10:18 - 27.05.2023

Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba will playing together at Barcelona for the last time in an exhibition game slated at Camp Nou.

Lionel Messi will reportedly play in the farewell match for Barcelona legends Sergi Busquets and Jordi Alba, Be Soccer.

It has been widely reported that the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner will make a dramatic return to La Blaugrana from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer.

The Spanish champions believe the 35-year-old still has a lot to offer with former teammate Xavi Hernandez now coach of the side.

Messi, Busquets and Alba sharing the same dressing room

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Messi, Busquets, Alba

Busquets and Alba have been set free by Barcelona when the current season comes to an end and a novelty match has been put in place to honour them.

Messi and Busquets shared the dressing room together for a number of years at the Camp Nou, playing a massive 567 games together.

On the other hand, Alba has been playing alongside the Argentine superstar since his arrival from Valencia and both have assisted each other in scoring goals.

The trio have all won La Liga titles, Champions League and Copa del Rey trophies during their respective spell at the Catalan club.

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