Lionel Messi set for sensational Barcelona return

With the 2026 World Cup in mind, Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi could be loaned back to former club Barcelona in a sensational move.

The Argentinian will celebrate his 39th birthday during a tournament which could be expected to herald his retirement from the game, so one last hurrah at the club which gave him so much will surely appeal.

El Nacional note that Messi is soon expected to sign a new contract with Inter, and is so doing, MLS rules dictate that during the off season – November to March – players can be loaned elsewhere.