"In fact, a recent report from MARCA reveals that banners and indirect references to the Argentine legend are being used by candidates without his knowledge or consent. Furthermore, according to sources close to Messi, he has not held conversations with any of the presidential hopefuls and does not intend to do so while the electoral process is ongoing."
"From the very beginning, he did not want to influence or be associated with any candidacy. One of the clearest examples came from Marc Ciria, who displayed a banner in Barcelona carrying the phrase "Looking forward to seeing you again." Although the message avoided directly naming Messi or showing a clear image of him, the meaning was obvious to supporters."
"There was also movement from Victor Font. It is said that attempts were made to connect with individuals close to the Argentine. Those efforts, however, did not lead to direct contact. Font has since explained that any past communication occurred years ago and not with Messi personally."
Barcelona's presidential candidates are leveraging Lionel Messi's name and image in their campaigns without his knowledge or permission. Messi has actively chosen to remain neutral and has not engaged in conversations with any of the electoral hopefuls. Candidates like Marc Ciria have displayed banners with indirect references to the Argentine legend, while Victor Font attempted connections through intermediaries without success. Joan Laporta has publicly discussed his relationship with Messi and the possibility of a testimonial match. Messi's representatives consistently reiterate that the player will not participate in the political process surrounding the club.
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