Following their confirmation on Sunday that they had been crowned as the new kings of Spanish football, Lionel Messi and Neymar took part in Barcelona’s championship celebrations.
Spain’s top dogs are Blaugrana.
earliest victory since 2018–19
Former players join the gathering
WHAT OCCURED? The Blaugrana finally won back the Liga title in 2022–23 after a five-year wait thanks to a 4–2 derby victory over Catalan rivals Espanyol. At the RCDE Stadium, wild celebrations were started on the pitch but had to be contained there after home fans stormed the area.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Former Barcelona forwards Neymar and Messi spoke with some of the people who helped Xavi’s team to victory at that party via video link, according to Gerard Romero. Also participating in Ronald Araujo’s Instagram live stream was Argentine superstar Messi, prompting the Uruguayan defender to ask: “Who’s there? Messi? Damn!”
Additionally, current Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, another player with close ties to Barcelona, sent his best wishes to those still at Camp Nou by liking a social media post announcing the Blaugrana’s title victory.
A stunning swoop that would send the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner back to his spiritual home is being discussed, according to club president Joan Laporta. Messi has been heavily linked with a return to Barcelona this summer as his contract at Paris Saint-Germain approaches free agency.
