Real Madrid Had a Chance to Sign Lionel Messi

Ahead of this Sunday’s La Liga match between Real Madrid and Racing de Santander, a former player and technical secretary for the Merengue side revealed a collection of anecdotes about world stars who came very close to wearing white, highlighting the day they could have signed Lionel Messi. Miguel Ángel Portugal, who reviewed his time at Real Madrid’s offices, shared these striking statements. He said there was an approach involving the Argentine star in 2001, when he still did not have a professional contract with Barcelona, but the operation did not prosper.