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 their Champions League knockout Needing to beat Bayern Munich, the Catalan giants instead fell to a 3-0 defeat and crashed out However, the Nou Camp chief also insisted that they will have no time to wallow in their misery, and is now keen to see an immediate reaction from his players. The performance from Barcelona at the Allianz Arena was abject, and saw them exit the Champions League at the very first hurdle for the first time in 21 years.

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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 …

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 …

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 …

Barcelona president Laporta 'embarrassed' after Eintracht fans flood Camp Nou
2 years, 8 months ago

Barcelona president Laporta 'embarrassed' after Eintracht fans flood Camp Nou

The Hindu  

Barcelona President Joan Laporta said he was "embarrassed and ashamed" after a reported 30,000 Eintracht Frankfurt fans made it into the Camp Nou for Thursday's Europa League quarterfinal despite away fans only being allocated 5,000 tickets. Barca were sensationally knocked out of the competition by the Germans after winger Filip Kostic scored twice in a 3-2 victory that saw Eintracht …

Barcelona president Joan Laporta claims the Super League is 'far from abandoned'
2 years, 9 months ago

Barcelona president Joan Laporta claims the Super League is 'far from abandoned'

Daily Mail  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes the Super League is 'far from abandoned' and that English clubs are still waiting to learn about the future of the competition. Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes the Super League is 'far from abandoned' Laporta believes the Super League plans will go ahead if the European Court allows it, with a decision expected 'by the …

Barcelona out of Champions League in loss to Bayern Munich
3 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona out of Champions League in loss to Bayern Munich

Associated Press  

MUNICH — Barcelona will not play in the knockout rounds of the Champions League for the first time in 18 years after a 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich on Wednesday ensured the Catalan club was eliminated from European soccer’s premier competition. Barcelona drops into the Europa League playoffs after finishing third in Group E, thanks to Benfica’s 2-0 win over …

Barcelona President Joan Laporta Insists European Super League Still Alive
3 years, 4 months ago

Barcelona President Joan Laporta Insists European Super League Still Alive

News 18  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has insisted that the Super League project is still alive, despite the withdrawal earlier this year of the majority of founding clubs. The other nine have all withdrawn and signed agreements with UEFA prohibiting them from repeating their actions, but Laporta said Barca were still moving forwards with the plans. The three clubs who are defending …

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  

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 says it’s time for analysis ahead …

LaLiga: Barcelona president Joan Laporta preparing club's revamping process, says 'it's the end of a cycle'
3 years, 7 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona president Joan Laporta preparing club's revamping process, says 'it's the end of a cycle'

Firstpost  

Barcelona may finish as low as fourth in the Spanish league, a competition it was challenging for only a few weeks ago before squandering several opportunities to take the lead. Barcelona have one Spanish league match left this season but it’s not in contention for the title anymore in what will be a disappointing ending to another complicated season for …

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  

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 faces a race against time to …

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’ …

Joan Laporta warns Lionel Messi will quit Barcelona if he's not elected president
3 years, 10 months ago

Joan Laporta warns Lionel Messi will quit Barcelona if he's not elected president

Daily Mail  

Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta has issued a stark warning to the club's members, insisting Lionel Messi will leave the club if he is not elected. Joan Laporta has warned Barcelona members Lionel Messi will leave if he is not elected Laporta is favourite to replace Josep Bartomeu as Barcelona president in elections this week Messi and Laporta enjoyed a …

Presidential candidate Joan Laporta is confident that Lionel Messi will remain a Barcelona player
4 years ago

Presidential candidate Joan Laporta is confident that Lionel Messi will remain a Barcelona player

Daily Mail  

Barcelona's presidential candidate Joan Laporta says he's confident that Lionel Messi will stay at the club despite nearly leaving in the summer transfer window. Argentine superstar Messi, who broke the record last week for the most goals scored for one club, reflected on a troubled few months in a tell-all interview with La Sexta on Monday. Joan Laporta is favourite …

Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes he can convince Lionel Messi to stay
4 years ago

Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes he can convince Lionel Messi to stay

Firstpost  

Laporta knows Messi from when he took over the club as their young president in 2003. Laporta is one of a handful of candidates vying to become Barcelona’s next president in an election by club members called for 24 January. Besides having successfully led Barcelona a decade ago, Laporta’s strongest asset to win over voters is his relationship with Messi, …

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 …

Ex-Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes club want to SELL Lionel Messi
4 years, 4 months ago

Ex-Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes club want to SELL Lionel Messi

Daily Mail  

Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta has accused the club of wanting to sell Lionel Messi. Laporta who won two European Cups under two different coaches when he led the club from 2003 to 2010 and intends to stand in elections next March. I suspect they want to sell Messi.’ Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes the club are trying to …

Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta concerned Lionel Messi could leave due to board situation
4 years, 5 months ago

Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta concerned Lionel Messi could leave due to board situation

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi could still leave Barcelona should his relationship with the current board not improve, according to the club's former president. Former Barcelona president Juan Laporta is 'scared' Lionel Messi could leave the club However, Joan Laporta is not quite as convinced and has warned that the 33-year-old could yet feel his future lies elsewhere. 'I want him to stay …

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