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

Barcelona’s 125th anniversary brought back fond memories for Lionel Messi, one of the club’s greatest legends.The Argentine superstar, who spent 21 years at the club, reflected on his time there in a heartfelt interview.

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has said he misses Barcelona as part of an interview to mark the club's 125th anniversary on Friday.

Lionel Messi admits he 'misses' Barcelona and has opened up the possibility of a return to his former club at some point in his career. The 37-year-old superstar will forever be remembered as a Blaugrana legend given his terrific 17-year spell at the Nou Camp.

Barcelona celebrated 125 years since its foundation this week and many personalities of the club left a heartfelt message. As if that were not enough, Lionel Messi did not want to stop sending his greetings to all the fans of the culé team via social networks.