Joan Laporta

BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 17: FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta gives a press conference in response to recent allegations over payments made to referees by the club, at Spotify Camp Nou on April 17, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. UEFA and Spanish authorities are investigating Barcelona over the payment of millions of euros to the company of Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, the former vice-president of Spanish football's refereeing committee. If found guilty, UEFA's investigation could lead to a Champions League ban for the club.
‘They use Barcelona to cover up their failures‘ — Laporta says Real Madrid are deflecting attention from lack of trophies
The 2025-26 season was another successful campaign for FC Barcelona, as they defended their Spanish Super Cup and La Liga titles. However,...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 18: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates the victory in the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and Newcastle United FC at Camp Nou on March 18, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Joan Laporta sends emotional farewell message to Robert Lewandowski
The sentiment of happiness and euphoria that came in when FC Barcelona were crowned as the champions of Spain last Sunday was...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 17: FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta gives a press conference in response to recent allegations over payments made to referees by the club, at Spotify Camp Nou on April 17, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. UEFA and Spanish authorities are investigating Barcelona over the payment of millions of euros to the company of Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, the former vice-president of Spanish football's refereeing committee. If found guilty, UEFA's investigation could lead to a Champions League ban for the club.
Joan Laporta says renewal talks will wait as Flick prefers to focus on season
Joan Laporta has once again emerged victorious in FC Barcelona’s presidential elections held on 15 March and, just weeks on, is already...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta faces the media at Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona to make only one or two signings if required, says Laporta
FC Barcelona are expected to approach the upcoming summer transfer window with ambition, but recent comments from president-elect Joan Laporta suggest the...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 17: FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta gives a press conference in response to recent allegations over payments made to referees by the club, at Spotify Camp Nou on April 17, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. UEFA and Spanish authorities are investigating Barcelona over the payment of millions of euros to the company of Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, the former vice-president of Spanish football's refereeing committee. If found guilty, UEFA's investigation could lead to a Champions League ban for the club.
Barcelona affected by international break; Laporta urges FIFA scheduling changes
The March international break, which has already come to an end, proved to be quite a costly affair for FC Barcelona. The...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 17: FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta gives a press conference in response to recent allegations over payments made to referees by the club, at Spotify Camp Nou on April 17, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. UEFA and Spanish authorities are investigating Barcelona over the payment of millions of euros to the company of Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, the former vice-president of Spanish football's refereeing committee. If found guilty, UEFA's investigation could lead to a Champions League ban for the club.
Joan Laporta names the one player in the current Barcelona squad who reminds him of Johan Cruyff
FC Barcelona are a squad blessed with players who are world-class in their own right. They are also a club with a...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 17: FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta gives a press conference in response to recent allegations over payments made to referees by the club, at Spotify Camp Nou on April 17, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. UEFA and Spanish authorities are investigating Barcelona over the payment of millions of euros to the company of Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, the former vice-president of Spanish football's refereeing committee. If found guilty, UEFA's investigation could lead to a Champions League ban for the club.
‘He came at a difficult time‘ — Joan Laporta hopes €8m Barcelona star stays beyond this season
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March 15, 2026, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain: Victor Font, presidential candidate, cast his vote during the election day for the presidency of FC Barcelona at Spotify Camp Nou on March 15, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain.
‘Visca el Barca‘ – Emotional moment between Laporta and Font captured on camera after Barcelona election
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March 15, 2026, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain: Victor Font, presidential candidate, cast his vote during the election day for the presidency of FC Barcelona at Spotify Camp Nou on March 15, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain.
‘The difference is a surprise‘ — Victor Font reacts to loss as Joan Laporta wins FC Barcelona presidential election
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March 16, 2026, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain: Joan Laporta attends his press conference as the re-elected president of FC Barcelona during the FC Barcelona presidential elections held at Spotify Camp Nou on 15 March 2026, in Barcelona, Spain.
In numbers: Joan Laporta’s record-breaking FC Barcelona presidential win
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March 16, 2026, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain: Joan Laporta attends his press conference as the re-elected president of FC Barcelona during the FC Barcelona presidential elections held at Spotify Camp Nou on 15 March 2026, in Barcelona, Spain.
Official: Joan Laporta re-elected as FC Barcelona president
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 17: FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta gives a press conference in response to recent allegations over payments made to referees by the club, at Spotify Camp Nou on April 17, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. UEFA and Spanish authorities are investigating Barcelona over the payment of millions of euros to the company of Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, the former vice-president of Spanish football's refereeing committee. If found guilty, UEFA's investigation could lead to a Champions League ban for the club.
Joan Laporta makes huge promise to non-season ticket holders ahead of Barcelona presidential elections
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MONACO, MONACO - OCTOBER 29: Javier Tebas, La Liga president give a speech during the SPORTEL Monaco 2024 - Global Sports Media & Technology Convention - Day Two at Grimaldi Forum on October 29, 2024 in Monaco, Monaco.
‘It was impossible‘ — Tebas insists Alemany is wrong as La Liga never gave green light for Messi’s 2023 Barcelona return
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SEVILLE, SPAIN - JANUARY 21: Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, reacts as he inspects the pitch prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis and FC Barcelona at Estadio Benito Villamarin on January 21, 2024 in Seville, Spain.
Xavi claims Laporta blocked Messi return, sparking election controversy at Barcelona
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SEVILLE, SPAIN - JANUARY 21: Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, reacts as he inspects the pitch prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis and FC Barcelona at Estadio Benito Villamarin on January 21, 2024 in Seville, Spain.
Xavi Hernandez reveals details behind FC Barcelona exit in criticism of Joan Laporta ahead of club elections
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 17: FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta gives a press conference in response to recent allegations over payments made to referees by the club, at Spotify Camp Nou on April 17, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. UEFA and Spanish authorities are investigating Barcelona over the payment of millions of euros to the company of Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, the former vice-president of Spanish football's refereeing committee. If found guilty, UEFA's investigation could lead to a Champions League ban for the club.
Joan Laporta launches ‘Defensem el Barça’ campaign ahead of Barcelona elections
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Picture shows FC Barcelona's badge displayed on a wall of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.
Official: Presidential elections kick off at FC Barcelona
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta faces the media at Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain.
Joan Laporta talks Yamal, Araujo, Camp Nou, Barcelona elections after 2-1 win against Albacete
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 17: FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta gives a press conference in response to recent allegations over payments made to referees by the club, at Spotify Camp Nou on April 17, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. UEFA and Spanish authorities are investigating Barcelona over the payment of millions of euros to the company of Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, the former vice-president of Spanish football's refereeing committee. If found guilty, UEFA's investigation could lead to a Champions League ban for the club.
Joan Laporta promises Flick contract ‘as long as he wants‘ if re-elected Barcelona president
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 25: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Real Oviedo at Spotify Camp Nou on January 25, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Joan Laporta hails Lamine Yamal goal against Real Oviedo as ‘a work of art’
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