Catalan Radio reporter Roger Saperas revealed more details about Messi’s visit to Camp Nou.

The reporter said: "Messi made his own decision to visit the Nou Camp. He was accompanied by De Paul, who was also in Barcelona.

"The gatekeeper was surprised when he recognized him and let him go on the spot. "

Argentina is currently training in Valencia, Spain. Shortly after Messi took the photo, the Argentine official posted a photo of Messi and DePaul arriving together to report.