Messi may apply for Barcelona presidency in 2026

In 2026, the presidential election of the Barcelona football club will take place. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.

Joan Laporta has announced that he plans to put forward his candidacy for a new term. However, there may be other candidates as well.

According to the SER Catalunya publication, there is a possibility that Lionel Messi will participate in the elections. The former footballer does not intend to run for president, but he may take part in the election campaign of one of the candidates.

This will not be done by Laporta. Messi himself does not deny such an opportunity, but the final decision has not yet been made.

Currently, Barcelona is in fourth place in the Spanish championship standings. The choice of the club's future leadership is expected to have a significant impact on the development of the football team.

The election process will be of great importance to the club members and fans. Additionally, the new president will play an important role in defining the team's sports and financial policies.