La Masia Comes Calling
Despite River Plate, a team that Messi greatly admired, expressing interest in signing him, they refused to provide financial assistance for his treatment. As a result, the quest for a new club persisted.
Due to the presence of relatives in Spain, the family made arrangements for a trial with FC Barcelona. Although there were concerns about signing a young foreign player, Barca had faith in Messi's talents. They agreed to accept him into their La Masia youth academy and took the responsibility of covering his treatment expenses. However, a single problem remained...
