Lionel Messi praised FC Barcelona's unique identity and the current team's commitment to youth development in a heartfelt tribute for the club's 125th anniversary celebration. He highlighted the team’s values and strong cultural roots.

Arch-rivals Real Madrid (36) are the only team to have won La Liga more often than Barcelona. Meanwhile, the Catalan club’s 31 triumphs in the Copa del Rey — Spain’s equivalent of the FA Cup — is seven more than second-placed Athletic Club from Bilbao.

Lionel Messi reflects on his legendary career, deep love for FC Barcelona, and congratulates the club on its 125th anniversary, emphasizing his eternal connection with the team and its fans. As FC Barcelona celebrates its monumental 125th anniversary,

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).

Barcelona great Lionel Messi has sent the club a special message as part of the Catalans’ 125th anniversary celebrations. The Argentine superstar has spoken once again about his love for the club and how he feels privileged to have played for the Catalan giants for such a long time.