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Joan Laporta Re-Elected Barcelona President in Landslide

The result grants a fresh five-year mandate that preserves continuity for Hansi Flick's sporting project.

Overview

  • Official tallies show roughly 48,480 ballots cast (about 42% turnout) with Laporta taking about 68% of the vote over Víctor Font’s near 30%.
  • Font conceded as the club confirmed the outcome late Sunday, securing Laporta’s presidency through 2031 under the socios’ system.
  • The election ran alongside Barça’s 5-2 win over Sevilla, with coach Hansi Flick and multiple first-team players voting after the match.
  • Goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen was unable to vote when his name did not appear on the electoral register following a membership update issue.
  • Pre-vote tensions included a Laporta complaint alleging Font breached silence-day rules, prompting an electoral board reminder to respect campaign regulations.