Lionel Messi’s emotional message to Barcelona has reignited talk of a future reunion. Could the legend’s bond with his former club bring him back to Catalonia?

Barcelona's brightest star did an interview to mark the club's 125th anniversary but declined an invite to today's celebratory gala

Barcelona legend Samuel Eto'o once reacted furiously to a question on Lionel Messi. The former Cameroon striker shared the pitch with the diminutive Argentinean for five seasons at Camp Nou.

Across 18 seasons, Messi delivered 672 goals in 779 matches. The Argentinian forward claimed 35 major trophies with Barcelona, cementing a place in the hearts of the team's fans (also known as "Culers") and soccer fans around the world.

Robert Lewandowski became only the second Barcelona player to score 16 goals in his first 16 league games on Saturday, matching Lionel Messi.