The Digest:
Barcelona President Joan Laporta has publicly defended his 2021 decision to let legendary player Lionel Messi leave the club. Citing severe financial difficulties and LaLiga's salary regulations, Laporta stated that Messi's departure was necessary to restore the club's economic...
The Digest:
Joan Laporta has been reelected as Barcelona president, defeating Victor Font with 68.18% of votes to secure another five-year term until 2031. The election saw 48,480 club members vote, a 42% turnout. Laporta, who previously led the club from 2003-2010 during Barcelona's golden...
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Former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has ruled out any possibility of Lionel Messi returning to the Catalan club, directly blaming president Joan Laporta. In an interview with La Vanguardia, Xavi stated: "Leo Messi is never coming back to Barcelona, because Laporta doesn't want...
The Digest:
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed the strained relationship with Lionel Messi, disclosing the Argentine snubbed him at a Ballon d'Or ceremony. Speaking ahead of fresh elections, Laporta explained the circumstances behind Messi's 2021 departure, insisting the club could...