Barca presidential candidate Laporta vows to unite the club - football news - sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Barca presidential candidate Laporta vows to unite the club - football news - sportstar

The Hindu  

Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta announced his candidacy for the vacant post on Monday, vowing to return the club to its former glories and unite the disgruntled fanbase. Laporta also spoke of his relationship with Lionel Messi, which he believes could work in his favour as the club attempts to convince its talismanic 33-year-old Argentina forward to stay following his disagreements with the previous board. "Nobody can doubt that Messi loves Barca and I have a relationship of mutual respect with him and we get on very well," said Laporta. "There's a long way to go, there's elections, I hope to be lucky enough to win the confidence of the members and I'm sure that when we get there, I'll talk to him - but I insist, Leo loves Barca and we have a fantastic relationship built on respect."

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'Laporta Will Only Have to Tell His Motives': Xavi Deflects to Barcelona President For Reason Behind Recent Exit
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'Laporta Will Only Have to Tell His Motives': Xavi Deflects to Barcelona President For Reason Behind Recent Exit

News 18  

Xavi Hernández said Saturday that he is leaving Barcelona with “a clear conscience” that he did his best after the club decided to part ways with the former player, but that it will be up to president Joan Laporta to explain why he is going. But I think that we can feel proud of the work we have done.” In …

Barcelona President Joan Laporta Reveals Date For Potential Lionel Messi Tribute
1 year, 6 months ago

Barcelona President Joan Laporta Reveals Date For Potential Lionel Messi Tribute

News 18  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta opened up on his plans to give a tribute to club legend Lionel Messi despite him joining Inter Miami this transfer window. Meanwhile, Joan Laporta and Leo’s father Jorge Messi, who is also his agent, are planning together to give the Argentine a massive tribute for his unmatchable achievements at Barcelona. Laporta has now stated that …

Barcelona wishes Messi good luck in ‘league with fewer demands’
1 year, 7 months ago

Barcelona wishes Messi good luck in ‘league with fewer demands’

The Hindu  

Barcelona wished Lionel Messi good luck after the Argentina great expressed his desire to join Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami on Wednesday, despite receiving a “proposal” to return to his former club. Barcelona said in a statement that Messi’s father and agent had informed the club on Monday of his decision to move to America instead of returning to Spain. …

Lionel Messi linked with return to Barcelona; Al Hilal, Inter Miami also interested
1 year, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi linked with return to Barcelona; Al Hilal, Inter Miami also interested

Firstpost  

Argentine football star Lionel Messi’s next possible destination is the talk of the town among the footballing fraternity. Paris Saint-Germain head coach had said last week that PSG’s Ligue 1 match against Clermont Foot would be Messi’s last match for the club. Jorge Messi meets with Barcelona president Joan Laporta One of the possible next destinations for the FIFA World …

“Leo wants to return to Barca,” says Messi’s father Jorge after meeting club president Laporta
1 year, 7 months ago

“Leo wants to return to Barca,” says Messi’s father Jorge after meeting club president Laporta

The Hindu  

After a meeting with Barcelona president Joan Laporta, Lionel Messi’s father and agent Jorge Messi said his son was keen on a Barcelona return. “Leo wants to return to Barcelona, and I’d love to see him back,” Jorge told journalist Toni Juanmartí. Barcelona theoretically was also an option, being the club where he grew up and thrived for nearly two …

On This Day in 2011: Lionel Messi stars as Barcelona win Champions League
1 year, 7 months ago

On This Day in 2011: Lionel Messi stars as Barcelona win Champions League

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lionel Messi produced a Wembley masterclass as Barcelona …

Barcelona Will 'Do Everything Possible' to Sign Lionel Messi: Joan Laporta
1 year, 7 months ago

Barcelona Will 'Do Everything Possible' to Sign Lionel Messi: Joan Laporta

News 18  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta said on Monday the club will “do everything possible” to bring Argentine superstar Lionel Messi back in the close season. “The truth is that it was a very affectionate conversation, very pleasant, and we have also been sending each other messages lately — I congratulated him on the World Cup.” In the early hours of Monday …

Barcelona will ‘do everything possible’ to sign Messi: Laporta
1 year, 7 months ago

Barcelona will ‘do everything possible’ to sign Messi: Laporta

The Hindu  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta said on Monday the club will “do everything possible” to bring Argentine superstar Lionel Messi back in the close season. “The truth is that it was a very affectionate conversation, very pleasant, and we have also been sending each other messages lately -- I congratulated him on the World Cup.” In the early hours of Monday …

Where will Messi go if he leaves PSG: Football transfer news
1 year, 9 months ago

Where will Messi go if he leaves PSG: Football transfer news

The Hindu  

When Lionel Messi was jeered by Paris Saint-Germain fans during last Sunday’s home defeat to Lyon, their relationship looked like it had reached a breaking point. If the next nine French league games are to be Messi’s final appearances in a PSG shirt, here’s a look at where the 35-year-old superstar could go next. Ronaldo’s arrival has already boosted Saudi’s …

Lionel Messi to Barcelona: Is it even viable or just a convenient distraction?
1 year, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi to Barcelona: Is it even viable or just a convenient distraction?

New York Times  

It was the transfer that shocked world football in 2021 — but could Lionel Messi now be making a return journey from Paris Saint-Germain to Barcelona? He said: “We are working to keep them at the club.” Lionel Messi’s future at Paris Saint-Germain is in doubt There are Messi sceptics among the PSG fanbase — some supporters whistled him before …

FC Barcelona Plan to Honour Lionel Messi: Report
1 year, 10 months ago

FC Barcelona Plan to Honour Lionel Messi: Report

News 18  

Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi is expected to be honoured by his former club FC Barcelona ahead of the commencement of the 2024-25 season. Barcelona club officials reportedly met Messi’s father Jorge Messi last week. Messi’s association with Barcelona came to an end in 2021 after the Blaugrana failed to fulfil new contract agreement. Messi, during his stay at …

Is Lionel Messi coming back to FC Barcelona?
1 year, 10 months ago

Is Lionel Messi coming back to FC Barcelona?

Live Mint  

Rumours abound over Lionel Messi's future, which is still up in the air. According to Sport, a Spanish website that referenced Catalunya Radio in its article, Jorge Messi had a meeting with Joan Laporte, president of FC Barcelona, last week. According to the Spanish publications, Laporte has long been prepared to welcome La Pulga back to Barcelona, and there may …

Barcagate Payment to Referee Scandal Continues to Grow in Spain
1 year, 10 months ago

Barcagate Payment to Referee Scandal Continues to Grow in Spain

News 18  

The controversy over money paid to a former referee by FC Barcelona continues to increase in Spain in a case that is quickly becoming known as “Barcagate.” “Barcagate” came to light last week when it was revealed that FC Barcelona had paid around 7 million euros to a consultancy owned by Jose Maria Negreira, a former referee and also the …

Joan Laporta slams LaLiga chief Javier Tebas’ ‘obsession with Barca’ amid referee payments scandal
1 year, 10 months ago

Joan Laporta slams LaLiga chief Javier Tebas’ ‘obsession with Barca’ amid referee payments scandal

Firstpost  

Madrid: Barcelona president Joan Laporta hit back at LaLiga chief Javier Tebas on Tuesday amid the controversy over his club’s payments to a refereeing executive. Tebas claimed Monday Laporta should resign if he could not explain Barcelona’s reported seven million euros in outgoings between 2001 and 2018 to a company belonging to former refereeing technical committee vice-president Jose Maria Enriquez …

Laporta hits back at “obsessed” Tebas amid Barca referee controversy
1 year, 10 months ago

Laporta hits back at “obsessed” Tebas amid Barca referee controversy

The Hindu  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta hit back at La Liga chief Javier Tebas on Tuesday amid the controversy over his club’s payments to a refereeing executive. Tebas claimed on Monday that Laporta should resign if he could not explain Barcelona’s reported seven million euros in outgoings between 2001 and 2018 to a company belonging to former refereeing technical committee vice-president Jose …

Barcelona’s Sergio Busquets wants to live the American dream — Joan Laporta
1 year, 11 months ago

Barcelona’s Sergio Busquets wants to live the American dream — Joan Laporta

New York Times  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed Sergio Busquets wants to “live the American experience” when he eventually decides to leave the Camp Nou. That’s what we have agreed with all the parts.” Sections of the media have this week linked Ansu Fati — Barcelona’s 20-year-old forward — with a move to Manchester United but Laporta has insisted they may not …

'Lionel Messi Knows at Barcelona He Always Has His Home': Joan Laporta
2 years, 1 month ago

'Lionel Messi Knows at Barcelona He Always Has His Home': Joan Laporta

News 18  

FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta has asserted that Lionel Messi has his home at the Blaugrana. The 35-year-old joined PSG last season when he had to leave Barcelona due to the club’s financial condition which didn’t allow them to renew the Argentine’s contract. Meanwhile, Messi’s contract at PSG will end next year and the French Giants will try to extend …

Xavi and Joan Laporta All-in on El Clasico after Summer Gamble
2 years, 2 months ago

Xavi and Joan Laporta All-in on El Clasico after Summer Gamble

News 18  

The football world watched on with surprise, and in some quarters, disdain, as Barcelona spent big this summer, bringing in Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde, Raphinha and others. They also sold 24.5 percent of Barca studios to Fan Token platform Socios.com for 100 million euros, and another equivalent stake to production company Orpheus Media for the same. President Joan Laporta was …

Barcelona players 'are angry with Joan Laporta'
2 years, 3 months ago

Barcelona players 'are angry with Joan Laporta'

Daily Mail  

Sergio Busquets and Gerard Pique are said to be among those frustrated Players have reportedly been angered by the 60-year-old's public comments There's more unsettlement at Barcelona after president Joan Laporta criticised players for not taking a salary cut, according to a report. Laporta used a Members' Assembly to ask the likes of Frenkie De Jong and other senior players …

Lionel Messi is OPEN to a return to Barcelona - but there are significant obstacles
2 years, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi is OPEN to a return to Barcelona - but there are significant obstacles

Daily Mail  

Everyone knows that this is the way it is supposed to end – Barcelona's greatest ever player finishing his career with them, and not in Ligue 1 at Paris Saint-Germain. But Lionel Messi's return to Barça – and it wouldn't be to the Camp Nou because the club have to play at the city's Olympic Stadium next season because of …

La Liga: Barcelona Look to Rebound After Early Setback
2 years, 4 months ago

La Liga: Barcelona Look to Rebound After Early Setback

News 18  

The expectations were high for Barcelona coming into the new season. The new players performed well in the preseason and Barcelona president Joan Laporta said the club would meet the Spanish league’s strict financial fair play regulations. To make it worse, Barcelona’s closest rivals all won their openers, with defending champion Real Madrid defeating promoted Almería and Atlético Madrid routing …

‘Lionel Messi’s chapter isn’t over at Barcelona’: Club president Joan Laporta
2 years, 5 months ago

‘Lionel Messi’s chapter isn’t over at Barcelona’: Club president Joan Laporta

Hindustan Times  

One year ago, the football world was left stunned as Lionel Messi departed Barcelona, joining Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent ahead of the 2021-22 season. Due to financial difficulties, Barcelona and Messi couldn't agree to a contract but with the La Liga outfit now generating funds, it looks like a return for Messi could be possible. The Argentine attacker …

Robert Lewandowski's agent 'calls Barcelona president Joan Laporta' over Javier Tebas comments
2 years, 7 months ago

Robert Lewandowski's agent 'calls Barcelona president Joan Laporta' over Javier Tebas comments

Daily Mail  

Robert Lewandowski 'has doubts' over his ability to join Barcelona, reportedly pushing his agent into emergency talks with club president Joan Laporta. But comments from LaLiga president Javier Tebas, according to Mundo Deportivo, put the frighteners on Lewandowski, pushing his agent Pini Zahavi to seek 'explanations' from president Joan Laporta. Barcelona president Joan Laporta was left seething from the remarks …

Lionel Messi and his father tell Barcelona president Joan Laporta to stop talking of a return
2 years, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi and his father tell Barcelona president Joan Laporta to stop talking of a return

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi and his father have told Barcelona president Joan Laporta to stop talking of a return to the club for the Argentine superstar after growing irritated by his continued comments. Messi joined Paris St Germain last summer after Barcelona failed to fall in line with La Liga financial regulations making it impossible to reach a contract agreement. Lionel Messi …

Barcelona president confirms two transfers ‘closed’ and rules out Lionel Messi return
2 years, 9 months ago

Barcelona president confirms two transfers ‘closed’ and rules out Lionel Messi return

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Joan Laporta has ruled out the prospect of …

Barcelona president Joan Laporta admits he is 'sad' after Champions League group stage exit
3 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona president Joan Laporta admits he is 'sad' after Champions League group stage exit

Daily Mail  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has opened up on his sadness after the club were knocked out of the Champions League in the group stage. Needing to beat Bayern Munich last night, Xavi Hernandez's side fell to a limp 3-0 defeat, a result which has condemned them to the Europa League instead. Barcelona president Joan Laporta was left feeling sad after …

Xavi Hernández to return to Barcelona as its new coach
3 years, 2 months ago

Xavi Hernández to return to Barcelona as its new coach

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Xavi Hernández, the player who personified the attacking style made popular by Barcelona and Spain’s national team, is returning to Camp Nou as the new coach of his struggling boyhood club. Barcelona announced in the early hours of Saturday that Xavi has agreed to a contract through 2024 after the former Spain midfielder was released from his …

Messi keen on Barcelona return after hanging up his boots
3 years, 2 months ago

Messi keen on Barcelona return after hanging up his boots

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi said he will return to live in Barcelona with his family when his time at Paris St Germain is over and would like to help the La Liga club in the role of a technical director. Messi ended a two-decade stay at the cash-strapped Spanish club, where he is the club's record scorer with 672 goals, in the …

Barcelona Closing in on Xavi as B team Coach Sergi Barjuan Put in Temporary Charge
3 years, 2 months ago

Barcelona Closing in on Xavi as B team Coach Sergi Barjuan Put in Temporary Charge

News 18  

Barcelona are close to finalising Xavi Hernandez’s long-anticipated return as coach, according to various reports in the Catalan press on Thursday, with B team coach Sergi Barjuan put in temporary charge following the sacking of Ronald Koeman. A poor start to the season has raised the possibility of the team even failing to qualify for next season’s Champions League, which …

Joan Laporta hoped Lionel Messi would ‘play for free’ at Barcelona
3 years, 3 months ago

Joan Laporta hoped Lionel Messi would ‘play for free’ at Barcelona

The Independent  

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Barcelona Boss Ronald Koeman Grateful for Public Vote of Confidence from Joan Laporta
3 years, 3 months ago

Barcelona Boss Ronald Koeman Grateful for Public Vote of Confidence from Joan Laporta

News 18  

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman thanked club president Joan Laporta for publicly giving him a vote of confidence but it was another difficult day for the Catalan club as they lost 2-0 to Atletico Madrid. Laporta said on Saturday, before their defeat to Atletico, that he had spoken to Koeman and the Dutchman deserved time to change the club’s fortunes around …

LaLiga: Ronald Koeman will not be sacked as manager after Atletico Madrid game, says Joan Laporta
3 years, 3 months ago

LaLiga: Ronald Koeman will not be sacked as manager after Atletico Madrid game, says Joan Laporta

Firstpost  

Koeman’s future has been in serious doubt after Barca were beaten 3-0 by Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday, a defeat that leaves them bottom of the group. Madrid: Ronald Koeman will stay on as Barcelona coach regardless of the result against Atletico Madrid on Saturday, club president Joan Laporta has said. But Laporta, speaking ahead of Saturday’s game …

Barca chief Laporta offers Koeman backing but wants better football
3 years, 3 months ago

Barca chief Laporta offers Koeman backing but wants better football

The Hindu  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta backed beleaguered coach Ronald Koeman on Thursday, a day after the Dutchman read a statement in his pre-game news conference in which he asked to be given time. Laporta, who was speaking in Cadiz ahead of Barca's LaLiga meeting with the Andalusians on Thursday, said the board would not shirk tough decisions if they needed to …

Barcelona chief Laporta calls for fan patience after Bayern drubbing
3 years, 3 months ago

Barcelona chief Laporta calls for fan patience after Bayern drubbing

The Hindu  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has asked fans to show patience with the team in the aftermath of Tuesday's 3-0 defeat by Bayern Munich in the Champions League, adding he had foreseen the club's difficult start to the season. READ| Laporta was elected as president for a second time in March by a huge majority after predecessor Josep Maria Bartomeu resigned …

Who played alongside Lionel Messi in his Barcelona debut in 2004 and where are they now?
3 years, 5 months ago

Who played alongside Lionel Messi in his Barcelona debut in 2004 and where are they now?

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi was destined for great things ever since he agreed to join Barcelona by signing a napkin in the restaurant of a tennis club aged 13, and fans are still coming to terms with his shock departure from the club. Juliano Belletti's only Barca goal won them the 2006 Champions League final against Arsenal OLEGUER PRESAS The centreback was …

LaLiga: 'We couldn't accommodate Lionel Messi’s contract', says Barcelona president Joan Laporta
3 years, 5 months ago

LaLiga: 'We couldn't accommodate Lionel Messi’s contract', says Barcelona president Joan Laporta

Firstpost  

In a dramatic news conference, Laporta said he was not prepared “to put the club at risk” by renewing Messi’s contract, with Barca facing huge financial problems ahead of the start of La Liga. Barcelona: Lionel Messi’s Barcelona career has come to an end because the cash-strapped Spanish club cannot afford to keep the Argentinian superstar, club president Joan Laporta …

Messi considering other offers, says Barcelona president
3 years, 5 months ago

Messi considering other offers, says Barcelona president

Deccan Chronicle  

Barcelona: Barcelona's negotiations with Lionel Messi are over and the striker is considering other offers, the club's president Joan Laporta said on Friday. Laporta said in a press conference he was not prepared "to put the club at risk" by renewing Messi's contract, with Barca facing huge financial problems ahead of the start of La Liga. "We could not accommodate …

Club above everything- Joan Laporta on not being able to resign Lionel Messi
3 years, 5 months ago

Club above everything- Joan Laporta on not being able to resign Lionel Messi

The Hindu  

FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta said on Friday that the club was unable to re-sign Lionel Messi as it had no margin to pay more under La Liga's Financial Fair Play rules. Laporta said that the club had agreed two deals with Messi, firstly a two-year deal made payable over five, and then a five-year deal. The Barca chief also …

Impossible for Barcelona to keep Lionel Messi without departures, says La Liga chief Tebas
3 years, 6 months ago

Impossible for Barcelona to keep Lionel Messi without departures, says La Liga chief Tebas

The Hindu  

Barcelona must considerably reduce its wage bill in order to keep Lionel Messi, La Liga chief Javier Tebas said on Thursday, adding that the club would not be shown any leniency when it comes to obeying the league's strict financial control rules. Messi, Barca's all-time top scorer and appearance maker, ended his 21-year association with the club last month and …

Messi contract talks going well, more new signings imminent, says Barcelona president Joan Laporta
3 years, 7 months ago

Messi contract talks going well, more new signings imminent, says Barcelona president Joan Laporta

The Hindu  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta said on Monday talks over a new deal with forward Lionel Messi are progressing well, and that the club will be announcing more new signings shortly. Messi's current contract expires at the end of June and he is free to discuss a move to another club, but media reports on Tuesday suggested an agreement was imminent. …

Barcelona president Joan Laporta says ‘a cycle has ended’ as LaLiga club prepare for Lionel Messi decision
3 years, 7 months ago

Barcelona president Joan Laporta says ‘a cycle has ended’ as LaLiga club prepare for Lionel Messi decision

The Independent  

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LaLiga: With Barcelona out of title race, Lionel Messi has future to decide
3 years, 7 months ago

LaLiga: With Barcelona out of title race, Lionel Messi has future to decide

Firstpost  

Barcelona: With Barcelona’s season effectively over, Lionel Messi now has a big decision to make. Barcelona have one game left on the calendar, but with nothing to play for except third place in the league, the club’s attention is now fully on the future of their inscrutable star. Last summer, Messi had said he wanted to leave Barcelona after a …

Barcelona coach Koeman feels unfairly treated but wants to stay
3 years, 7 months ago

Barcelona coach Koeman feels unfairly treated but wants to stay

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman said he had been mistreated by the media after the team's poor run of results has all but put it out of contention in the Spanish title race, adding that he wanted to stay in charge next season if the club wants him to. "We won the Copa del Rey, we cut the gap with Atletico …

Lionel Messi will stay at Barcelona, says president, after moment of genius seals Copa del Rey
3 years, 8 months ago

Lionel Messi will stay at Barcelona, says president, after moment of genius seals Copa del Rey

The Independent  

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Joan Laporta faces race against time to raise funds to start Barcelona presidential term
3 years, 9 months ago

Joan Laporta faces race against time to raise funds to start Barcelona presidential term

The Independent  

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Champions League exit shows Barca rebuild will take time
3 years, 9 months ago

Champions League exit shows Barca rebuild will take time

Hindustan Times  

The last time Barcelona failed to enter the Champions League quarter-finals, Lionel Messi was 19. Champions League - Round of 16 Second Leg - Paris St Germain v FC Barcelona - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - March 10, 2021 Barcelona's Lionel Messi in action “We’re out, which is what counts, but we go out with good feelings,” said coach …

Joan Laporta returns as Barcelona president after landslide win in election, vows to persuade Lionel Messi to stay
3 years, 10 months ago

Joan Laporta returns as Barcelona president after landslide win in election, vows to persuade Lionel Messi to stay

Firstpost  

Madrid: Joan Laporta returned as Barcelona president on Sunday after winning the club’s elections by a landslide, with his central pledge to try to persuade Lionel Messi to stay. Amid champagne celebrations shared with his team on Sunday night, Laporta shouted with a grin on his face: “Now let’s go to Paris and see if we can make another ‘remontada’ …

Laporta’s Barcelona election win and what it means for Messi, Koeman and transfers
3 years, 10 months ago

Laporta’s Barcelona election win and what it means for Messi, Koeman and transfers

New York Times  

“When Joan Laporta left Barcelona in 2010, some of us thought that the only way he could come back as president one day was if Barca was in a state of shock, absolute shock,” says veteran Catalan football writer Frederic Porta. Other “Young Turks” to join Laporta’s team included Ferran Soriano, Jordi Moix and Evarist Murtra, while an even younger …

Laporta back as president at embattled Barcelona
3 years, 10 months ago

Laporta back as president at embattled Barcelona

Associated Press  

MADRID — The president of Barcelona when Lionel Messi began playing in Spain will also be in charge when the club tries to convince the star to stay. Joan Laporta was elected Barcelona president again on Sunday, inheriting a club in crisis and facing daunting problems that include a huge debt and the possible departure of Messi when his contract …

Barcelona presidential elections: A look at three candidates Joan Laporta, Victor Font, Toni Freixa
3 years, 10 months ago

Barcelona presidential elections: A look at three candidates Joan Laporta, Victor Font, Toni Freixa

Firstpost  

Barcelona are a club that are in the news for their activity on the pitch and off it. — @RothkoCC via @mas_que_pelotas pic.twitter.com/Vzd6FlzOEp — Barça Universal March 2, 2021 We take a look at all three candidates with special emphasis on the recent “Barcagate” arrests, club’s financial situation, how to deal with the Lionel Messi situation and if the candidate …

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