Joan Laporta: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / December 12

Barcelona President gives evidence on Negreira case – ‘Reports from my first period destroyed’

Barcelona President Joan Laporta has defended the club’s innocence after giving evidence in the Negreira case. The Catalan giants stand accused of sporting corruption after payments of €7-8m over a period of 17 years to companies linked to former Referees Committee (CTA) Vice-President Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / December 4

Barcelona president Joan Laporta offers support to Ronald Araujo

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has addressed a number of topics in relation to the Catalan club during a media appearance with La Vanguardia. One of those was the situation with Ronald Araujo, who is currently on a leave of absence due to personal reasons.

Soccer News / Football Espana / December 4

Joan Laporta cools war with Florentino Perez – 'He is a calm and intelligent man'

In recent weeks, there has been increased tensions at an institutional level between Barcelona and Real Madrid, brought about by remarks made by the presidents of both clubs.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / November 30

Joan Laporta reveals hopes for teenager – 'You will be able to be captain of Barcelona'

Barcelona have an array of talent coming through the ranks at La Masia, and some have already made their way into the first team over the last couple of seasons.

Soccer News / Football Espana / November 29

Real Madrid to ignore Joan Laporta’s 'Barcelona-itis' remarks

The last 24-48 hours in Spanish football has been dominated by a public war of words involving Real Madrid and Barcelona. It started on the back of comments made by Florentino Perez during last weekend’s General Assembly, and on Friday, a response came from his opposite number, Joan Laporta.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / November 29

Xabi Alonso reacts to Joan Laporta comments on Real Madrid

News over the last 48 hours has been dominated by Barcelona president Joan Laporta’s comments about Real Madrid, in which he claimed that officials at the Bernabeu club “have Barcelona-itis”.

Soccer News / Real Madrid CF on SI / November 28

Barcelona President Joan Laporta Has Thoughts On Real Madrid's Florentino Perez Attacking The Catalan Club

When it comes to Barcelona and Real Madrid presidents, you know that words regarding their rivals are never too far away from being spoken. The two biggest clubs in Spain have become fierce rivals due to their success and their rivalry.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / November 27

Joan Laporta stopped Barcelona signing Chelsea icon – 'My unfulfilled wish'

Barcelona have had a number of top goalkeepers over the years, but they could have had another during the 2000s/2010s. Victor Valdes was their number one towards the end of the first decade, but had things gone differently, it could have been Petr Cech lining up for the Catalans.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / November 22

Joan Laporta responds to Javier Tebas controversy involving Barcelona – 'Not good news'

Earlier this week, it was confirmed that La Liga president Javier Tebas is under investigation for allegedly disclosing confidential information about Barcelona.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / November 17

Ex-Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez turns out in support of Joan Laporta presidential rival

Former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has made it clear where his allegiances lie for the upcoming presidential elections at the club. It appears he will be backing one of Joan Laporta’s rivals next year.

Soccer News / Football Espana / November 13

Joan Laporta confirms Barcelona plans for Lionel Messi statue

After Lionel Messi visited the Spotify Camp Nou earlier this week, much has been said about a possible return to Barcelona for the club’s greatest ever player.

FC Barcelona News / Total Apex Sports / November 12

Why Did Barcelona Really Let Lionel Messi Go? Joan Laporta’s Silence is Deafening

It’s been years since the bombshell dropped, but the question still hangs in the air like a poorly-kicked corner: why did FC Barcelona really let Lionel Messi go?

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / November 12

Barcelona President Joan Laporta puts off election talk six months out from deadline

Barcelona President Joan Laporta has claimed he is not currently thinking about club elections next year, with period in which to vote fast approaching.