Barcelona presidential pre-candidate presents Messi as an integral part of his manifesto: 'The tribute he deserves' | Barca Universal

"Presenting his project earlier today, the Barcelona presidential candidate again reiterated how his project revolved around the Argentine superstar and began by emphasising that it was not a dream but an idea already presented to the club legend. "This that we are telling you today began in 2022. That's when we started working on this project with three pillars. In mid-2023, we presented our idea and our proposals to the Messi family.""

"He then spoke on his idea of making Messi Barcelona's 'Honorary President' as part of his manifesto and how the player stood for all of Barcelona's values. "Leo's values reflect what we culers are like. Committed, a leader, honest, and someone who loves Barça very much. He is the most well-known face of Barça-ism." Font then spoke on his proposed farewell for Messi and how the Argentine deserved a far better departure from Barcelona than he had when Laporta arrived."

Victor Font returned as a leading Barcelona presidential candidate for 2026 with a campaign centered on Lionel Messi. Font reiterated that his project began in 2022 and was developed on three pillars, with proposals presented to the Messi family in mid-2023. He proposed making Messi Barcelona's 'Honorary President' and argued that Messi embodies Barcelona's values: committed, a leader, honest, and deeply devoted to the club. Font proposed a farewell that would allow Messi to say goodbye on the pitch at Spotify Camp Nou after the World Cup, wearing shorts and receiving a proper tribute. The presidential candidate also stressed how none of the aforementioned dreams would be possible

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