Lionel Messi pays tribute to late Barcelona manager

Barcelona legend Lionel Messi has honoured his former coach Tito Vilanova, on the 10th anniversary of his passing with a heartfelt social media post.

Sharing on social media, Messi shared a heartfelt tribute to Vilanova, remembering him as both a coach and a friend. Alongside a picture of himself and Vilanova, Messi wrote, "10 years already, we won't forget you Tito."

Vilanova played a significant role in Messi's career, guiding Barcelona to a La Liga title in the 2012-13 season, during which the team set a new league record of 100 points. However, Vilanova's tenure was cut short due to a recurrence of gland cancer, and he tragically passed away just one year later.

Vilanova's impact on Messi and his legacy at Barcelona remains profound. Reports suggest that Vilanova played a crucial role in convincing Messi to stay with the club during a period of uncertainty.

 According to Marca, Vilanova and Messi had lengthy discussions in his final days, ultimately influencing Messi's decision to remain at Barcelona.