As Historic Lionel Messi Return to FC Barcelona Heats Up, Xavi Brings Up Michael Jordan to Ignite Excitement

The rumors are at an all-time high as the best soccer player in the world is set to return to his beloved club. Argentinian soccer legend Lionel Messi could possibly come back to FC Barcelona. Although there hasn’t been any official confirmation on this move yet, the fans are hyped for the historic return based on current circumstances. Messi has had a hard time settling in with his current club PSG and he is currently on the last stretch of his contract. Recently, he was also booed by home fans after a short series of average performances.

The pushback from fans could also be a reason for the 35-year-old to switch back to his old club. Regardless of the reason, seeing Messi back at Camp Nou will be like a dream come true for millions of fans. It is not just the fans who are hyped for the comeback, Xavi, an ex-teammate of Messi and current FC Barcelona manager believes that Messi’s comeback will have a similar effect as Michael Jordan‘s.

Messi’s last dance?

In a recent interview, Xavi said that he would want to see Messi back with FC Barcelona. The 7x Ballon d’Or winner played for the club from 2004-2021. Messi’s association with Barca started when he was 13 years old after he moved from Argentina to Spain. During his time with his club, he won 6 golden shoes, and 34 trophies including 10 La Liga titles, 7 Copa Del Rey, and 4 Champions League titles. This record-breaking association came to an end in 2021. Now Xavi has ignited a fresh wave of excitement in fans with his recent comments.

The FC Barcelona coach said, “Of course, I love Messi, seen him grow up. Everyone would like to see a Last Dance like Michael Jordan.? He was referencing Jordan’s return with the Chicago Bulls and the documentary series that was released in 2020. Xavi admitted that there would be several other factors at play in order to bring Messi back to the club. The Spanish soccer legend added, “We are obviously at the mercy of financial fair play. But I think what it will depend on most is the wishes of Leo.” He added that Messi knows this is his home and the doors will be always open for him.

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The meaning behind The Last Dance

The significance of the term The Last Dance in popular culture comes from the Jordan-Bulls documentary. Bulls coach Phil Jackson used the term during their 1997-98 championship run. Phil believed that this might be the last time the iconic Chicago Bulls team was getting together and he had a name for their last championship run. With the release of the documentary, the term has gained significance and now is being used in other sports as a reference point.

Only time will tell what is the possibility of fans getting to see their favorite soccer superstar at his home club. However, Xavi’s words definitely added fuel to the conversation.

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