ALL POSTS TAGGED "Joan Laporta"

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/ 5 days ago‘Messi’s World Cup is extraordinary,’ says Barcelona president Joan Laporta amid reported tensions
Despite already being 39 years old, Lionel Messi remains one of the best players at the 2026 World Cup. Amid the reported tensions, Barcelona president Joan Laporta praised the Argentine star's performances.

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/ 5 days agoRaphinha’s future at FC Barcelona addressed by president Joan Laporta after Karim Adeyemi signing
With Karim Adeyemi's deal on the verge of being completed, president Joan Laporta shed some light on Raphinha's future at FC Barcelona.

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/ 57 days agoLaporta responds to Florentino Pérez after claims Barcelona stole titles from Real Madrid: ‘He was trying to shift attention away’
Joan Laporta was direct when questioned about Florentino Pérez's claim that Barcelona stole titles from Real Madrid.

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/ 106 days agoRaphinha’s injury is ‘nobody’s fault’ according to Barcelona manager Flick, despite Laporta’s complaint to FIFA
Hansi Flick chose to not blame anyone for Raphinha's injury, unlike Barcelona president Joan Laporta, who complained about FIFA's calendar.

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/ 107 days agoBarcelona president Laporta complains to FIFA over Raphinha injury on Brazil duty
Raphinha suffered an injury while playing for Brazil, prompting a response from Barcelona president Joan Laporta directed at FIFA.

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/ 110 days agoLionel Messi’s exit from FC Barcelona was ‘the right decision,’ says president Joan Laporta
After being reelected, president Joan Laporta said that Lionel Messi's departure from FC Barcelona ended up being "the right decision."

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/ 115 days agoBarcelona president Joan Laporta snubs Lionel Messi as greatest of all time, picking Johan Cruyff instead
Lionel Messi ranks among the most iconic figures in Barcelona's history and is widely considers the greatest soccer player of all time. However, president Joan Laporta surprised fans by choosing to overlook the Argentine and instead mentioned Johan Cruyff.

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/ 122 days agoBarcelona’s Joan Laporta reveals details about Lionel Messi’s possible return: ‘The doors at Barca are always open to him’
While Lionel Messi’s departure emerged as a negative asset in his re-election, Joan Laporta revealed key details about the Argentine's comeback. Far from confronting the legend, he has planned strategies to welcome him back to Spotify Camp Nou Stadium.

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/ 127 days agoBarcelona could keep Marcus Rashford another season without paying Manchester United’s $34M clause, says Laporta
Joan Laporta raised the possibility that Marcus Rashford could remain at Barcelona without the club having to pay Manchester United the full amount of the purchase clause.

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/ 127 days agoMessi sparks opposing strategies between Barcelona presidential candidates Laporta and Font two days before the vote
Two days before Barcelona’s elections, Joan Laporta and Victor Font are showing completely different positions regarding Lionel Messi.

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/ 129 days agoLionel Messi’s 2023 return to Barcelona: Did La Liga give green light or not? Javier Tebas breaks silence on Joan Laporta vs. Xavi feud ahead of club elections
The debate surrounding Lionel Messi and his failed return to Barcelona in 2023 has resurfaced with new intensity ahead of the club’s presidential elections.

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/ 130 days agoMessi urged to ‘explain the truth’ on failed Barcelona comeback by presidential candidate Font
Victor Font has asked Lionel Messi to explain why his return to Barcelona collapsed in 2023.

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/ 131 days agoBarcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta fires back at Xavi Hernandez comments on Messi’s comeback: ‘I understand that he is hurt’
Amid Barcelona’s presidential elections, Xavi Hernández made explosive statements claiming that Joan Laporta blocked Lionel Messi’s return in January of 2023. In response, the presidential candidate delivered a firm reply, rejecting those claims.

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/ 132 days agoLionel Messi’s return to Barcelona after 2022 World Cup was blocked by Joan Laporta over ‘power war,’ reveals Xavi Hernández
Former coach Xavi Hernandez revealed that Lionel Messi could've returned to Barcelona after winning the 2022 World Cup, but the move ended up being turned down by president Joan Laporta over a "power war" between the two.

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/ 140 days agoXavi endorses Barcelona presidential candidate, and it’s not Joan Laporta
Xavi picked his Barcelona presidential candidate to rival Joan Laporta.