Who to Believe? Mundo Deportivo Insists Messi Didn’t Notify Barcelona in Advance, But Barça Claims He Reported It

Today, Messi made a surprise visit to Camp Nou, where he played for a long time, and posted a set of photos on social media, causing an uproar.

According to Spanish media reports, during his trip to Barcelona this time, Messi stayed at the Grand Hyatt Hotel next to Camp Nou—just a one-minute drive or five-minute walk away from the stadium.

After the news spread online, Barcelona officially issued a statement welcoming Messi’s return. It also told the media that Messi had submitted a visit application to the club through Camp Nou’s construction company and entered the stadium to visit and take photos only after obtaining approval.

However, Mundo Deportivo gave a completely different account:

The newspaper insists that sources close to Messi revealed that his visit was entirely "on a whim." On his way to report to the national team, he decided to stop by Camp Nou. So he checked into the nearest hotel and made a sudden visit to the stadium in the middle of the night, without seeking permission from anyone at Barcelona in advance.