Messi at Barça, it's over

Published:

By: Manu Tournoux

Messi at Barça, it's over
A meeting between Lionel Messi and Barcelona during the Club World Cup in June is unlikely, FIFA not having invited the Catalans.

Barcelona and Lionel Messi will have to postpone their reunion projects, because Marca reports that FIFA has not invited Spanish heavy goods vehicles after the exclusion of the Mexican club Leon club for the violation of multi-club property rules.

The participating European teams have been selected on the basis of their performance in Europe since 2021, excluding their results from the current season, as well as the cumulative coefficient of the previous three seasons.

Barcelona and Lionel Messi will have to postpone their reunion projects

The world ruling body did not invite Barça, given its elimination of the Champions League group phases during the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons and its poor results in the Europa League.

Fate for Messi

Leon was excluded from the Club World Cup due to certain shares common with Pachuca, another Liga MX club, which will also participate in the tournament. The date of the hearing was set for May 6, the Sports Arbitral Tribunal (CAS) accepted Leon's appeal against FIFA's decision.

However, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has already confirmed that the place left vacant following Leon's expulsion would be played by the American club and Los Angeles FC during a single dam match.

No official date has been set for the dam match between the two clubs. Leon's final hearing is scheduled for May 6, while the Club World Cup will start on June 14.

Manu Tournoux

Written by:

Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.