Overview
- Joan Laporta won 68.1% of votes from 48,480 members, securing the presidency through 2031.
- He declared the doors are always open to Lionel Messi and pledged a tribute match plus a statue at the stadium.
- Post-election goals include strengthening the first team under Hansi Flick, pursuing trophies, and completing Camp Nou renovations during his mandate.
- Rival Víctor Font attacked Laporta over Messi’s 2021 departure and campaigned on bringing the icon back, drawing a sharp rebuttal from the winner.
- Unresolved tensions persist as Xavi alleges Laporta blocked a 2023 player return and pushed him out as coach, with a separate legal complaint noted during the campaign.