Barcelona's brightest star did an interview to mark the club's 125th anniversary but declined an invite to today's celebratory gala

It was FC Barcelona's 125th anniversary yesterday (Nov 29) and the culers around the world celebrated the occasion. FC Barcelona held a gala at Gran Teatre del Liceu to commemorate the anniversary which was attended by players and fans.

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 will make a high-profile return to FC Barcelona later this year according to local radio in Catalonia.

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has said he misses Barcelona as part of an interview to mark the club's 125th anniversary on Friday.

Lionel Messi has issued another emotional message to Barcelona fans.The Argentina international is poised to sign a contract extension at Inter Miami in the coming weeks as he aims to stay on track

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