#joan-laporta

#joan-laporta

According to Xavi, the president told him directly that if Messi returned, the player would 'wage war against him' and that he could not allow such a situation. Messi's entourage stands by Xavi's version, with journalist Sique Rodriguez confirming that people close to the Argentine validated that Laporta halted the transfer when it was already agreed.

Speaking to the crowd, Laporta didn't hold back. "The club is objectively and indisputably better than five years ago," he said. He highlighted the turnaround as the result of relentless work, courageous decisions, and a team that has consistently placed "the crest above any other interest." According to him, Barça has pulled back from the brink financially, regained institutional credibility, and returned to the global spotlight.

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The overall assessment is positive. We've worked collectively to bring joy back to the Barça faithful. The institution is strong, and the team is captivating. We've returned to the Spotify Camp Nou. It's an environment that embodies what Barça is today. The Spotify Camp Nou is one of the best decisions we've made, and now it's time to finish it. The third tier is still missing.

"Rayo came out very badly damaged from that match. It was a match in which two players were sent off, and the game was extended by ten additional minutes when the score was tied. "On top of that, a penalty was awarded in the last minute that, in my opinion, was incorrect," he said (h/t AS).

Relations with Real Madrid are very bad and are currently broken. They can always be repaired, but right now they are like this,