Messi ready for the “gift” of football as La Liga restarts

Six-time Balon D’Or winner Lionel Messi can’t wait to be back to playing for FC Barcelona again as football in Spain resumed on Thursday night (June 11).

FC Barcelona are in action this weekend when they face Mallorca this weekend at Estadio de Son Moix and the Argentine is looking forward to returning to competition.

LaLiga was halted in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, with Barca two points clear of Real Madrid at the top of the table after 27 games.
“Being away from the game has made me think,” Messi said in an Adidas video.
“I feel like any other player. I just want to play. And to play our game is a gift. To be supported by so many, even more so.
“To be able to inspire others, and be inspired. And maybe the greatest gift of all: to create joy for others.
“So, now the game has returned, I’m ready for its gift again.”

Messi is the top scorer in LaLiga this season, with 19 goals from 22 appearances, five clear of nearest challenger Karim Benzema.
The 32-year-old also has the most assists, with 12, four ahead of Real Sociedad forward Portu. The Argentina star is bidding to win his 11th league title with Barca and his 25th club trophy.