Lionel Messi pays tribute to late Barcelona manager
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Barcelona, Camp Nou april 10. Champions League FC Barcelona vs PSG. Tito Vilanova, Lionel Messi || Image credit: Imago

Lionel Messi pays tribute to late Barcelona manager

Faruq Ibrahim 23:54 - 26.04.2024

Lionel Messi paid tribute to former Barcelona manager Tito Vilanova on the anniversary of his death.

Barcelona legend Lionel Messi has honoured his former coach Tito Vilanova, on the 10th anniversary of his passing with a heartfelt social media post.

Messi's Tribute

Sharing on social media, Messi shared a heartfelt tribute to Vilanova, remembering him as both a coach and a friend. Alongside a picture of himself and Vilanova, Messi wrote, "10 years already, we won't forget you Tito."

Vilanova played a significant role in Messi's career, guiding Barcelona to a La Liga title in the 2012-13 season, during which the team set a new league record of 100 points. However, Vilanova's tenure was cut short due to a recurrence of gland cancer, and he tragically passed away just one year later.

Legacy and Influence

Vilanova's impact on Messi and his legacy at Barcelona remains profound. Reports suggest that Vilanova played a crucial role in convincing Messi to stay with the club during a period of uncertainty.

 According to Marca, Vilanova and Messi had lengthy discussions in his final days, ultimately influencing Messi's decision to remain at Barcelona.

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