Laporta Intensifies His Electoral Campaign Just One Week Before the Elections at FC Barcelona

Laporta Intensifies his Electoral Campaign Just One Week before the Elections at FC Barcelona

The current candidate for the presidency of FC Barcelona does not stop in his criticism of the rival candidacy, as the elections on March 15 approach.

With the elections for the presidency of FC Barcelona just around the corner, Joan Laporta is not slowing down his campaign. With barely a week left until the members of the culé club go to the polls, the former president and current candidate continues to launch harsh criticism towards his main rival, Víctor Font. In his speech this weekend at the Casino del Center de L'Hospitalet, Laporta not only took the opportunity to attack the figure of Font, but also appeared especially combative regarding the refereeing of the match between Real Madrid and Celta de Vigo.

In a speech before more than a hundred members, Laporta reiterated his position that the future of Barça should not be left in the hands of “technocrats”, as he described Font's candidacy. According to Laporta, the “mestretites” of the other candidacy, as he called them, are more interested in numbers and computers than in the heart and tradition of the club. “Barça cannot be run from a computer,” he said, pointing out that Font and his team do not have a true sporting project. “We have already explained most of their proposals,” added Laporta, referring to the projects that have been discussed in the meetings for the reform of the club's statutes.

Furthermore, Laporta accused Font of copying proposals and lacking a clear vision for Barça's future. “The Barça that we have all built is carried in our hearts, rolling up our sleeves every day,” he emphasized, addressing directly the members present. He also took the opportunity to harshly criticize Real Madrid, after Fede Valverde's controversial goal that gave the whites victory in Balaídos. Laporta pointed out that, while similar goals were disallowed for him, those from Madrid are never called for a foul in similar situations.

In his speech, the current president and candidate for re-election also addressed the issue of scandals related to Negreira's Barça, a hot topic during this electoral campaign. Laporta reproached Font for having made allusions to this matter without rectifying it, calling it “obtuse” and “lack of respect for Barcelona fans.”

When questioned about the supposed lack of a clear project on Font's part, Laporta was blunt: “It is very legal for him to make all the proposals he wants, but his sporting one neither appears nor is it expected.” He assured that a large part of his initiatives had already been proposed by himself, and added that they did not bring anything new to the club.

Finally, regarding the issue of the reform of the statutes, Laporta recalled that many of the proposals that Font promotes, such as the protection of statutory ownership and the participation of partners, were already contemplated in the plan of the current management team. “When the reform of the statutes is approved, all that will be there,” he stated, ensuring that Font's proposals were mere copies of those he had previously proposed.

Laporta vs. Font: The Keys to the Electoral Debate

As the elections approach, the differences between the candidacies of Laporta and Font become increasingly evident. While Laporta continues to emphasize his vision of the club as an entity that must be led with passion and emotional connection, Font proposes a more technical and modern management, based on data analysis and a more professionalized structure.

Laporta has not hesitated to describe his rival as a “technocrat”, alluding to the lack of heart in his candidacy. “Barça is not just a business, it is a feeling,” he has repeated on several occasions. For Laporta, FC Barcelona must be directed by people who feel the club and not only by those who focus on the technical and administrative part.

On the other hand, Font has defended his position by stating that Barça needs a renewal and professional management to face the challenges of the future. Although his approach is based on the modernization of the club, he has been criticized for his lack of concrete proposals in the sporting field, an aspect that Laporta has not overlooked.

Another point of friction between both candidates has been the issue of the club's financial management. While Laporta defends that he has gotten Barcelona out of a difficult economic situation, Font assures that, to move forward, the club needs a more transparent approach with rigorous control of finances.

The Future of Barça: What is at Stake?

The FC Barcelona elections will not only determine who will be the next president, but also the direction the club will take in the coming years. Barcelona's economic situation, its sporting performance and its relationship with its partners are crucial issues that must be addressed by the future president.

Laporta has made it clear that his focus will be to continue the reconstruction of the club and ensure its financial stability, while maintaining sporting competitiveness at the highest level. “Barça must continue to be an elite club, both on and off the field,” he said during his speech.

For his part, Font has focused on the need to transform the club into a more modern entity, with data-based management and a higher level of professionalization. Although his proposals have been questioned by some sectors, his vision has resonated with those who consider that Barcelona needs a profound change to adapt to the new times.

In the coming days, the statements of both candidates will continue to be the center of attention, as the club's members will have to decide what kind of future they want for their team.

FAQ

When are the FC Barcelona elections held?
The elections to elect the new president of FC Barcelona will be held on March 15, 2026.
What does Joan Laporta propose for the future of Barça?
Laporta defends passion and heart in the management of the club, focusing on economic stability and sporting competitiveness.
How does Laporta describe Víctor Font's candidacy?
Laporta has described Víctor Font's candidacy as a “technocratic” candidacy, ensuring that Barça should not be managed only from a computer.
What is Laporta's main criticism of Font?
Laporta has criticized the lack of concrete proposals by Font in the sporting field and has accused him of copying some of his ideas.
What do both candidates think about Barça's economic situation?
Laporta defends that he has stabilized the club's finances, while Font proposes a more professional and transparent management.
How does the lack of sports projects affect the electoral campaign?
The lack of a clear sporting project has been one of Laporta's strongest criticisms of Font's candidacy.
What Font proposals have been criticized by Laporta?
Laporta has criticized that many of Font's proposals, such as the reform of the statutes, had already been previously raised by his team.
What key differences exist between Laporta and Font's candidacies?
The main differences lie in the management vision: Laporta is committed to passion and closeness with partners, while Font defends a more technical and modern management.
What is Barça at stake in these elections?
The future of FC Barcelona is at stake, since the elections will determine the economic and sporting direction of the club in the coming years.