Lionel Messi has decided not to attend FC Barcelona’s 125th-anniversary celebration, citing immovable commitments on the day. This has stirred a mix of emotions among the club’s faithful, with

Lionel Messi will have to turn down an invitation from FC Barcelona to return to the club, according to the Catalan media.

Messi has played his final match of 2024. He wrapped up Argentina's pair of World Cup qualifying matches with an assist against Peru that brought him level with United States legend Landon Donovan for the most in international soccer history (58).

Hansi Flick's Barcelona train looks to get back up to peak efficiency as the La Liga leaders pull into Galicia in the late match against Celta de Vigo. Despite topping the table coming into the

La Liga returns after the recent international break with Barça in action on Saturday against Celta Vigo in the Estadio Balaídos, kick off 9pm CET. The coach Hansi Flick named his squad for the clash in Galicia before the squad left Barcelona.

Barcelona looks to maintain its six point lead over Real Madrid in La Liga when it visits Celta Vigo to resume league action.