Laporta Secures Re-Election with Significant Majority

Unofficial Results Announced

Joan Laporta has been re-elected as president, receiving more than 68 percent of the overall votes in the election held on Sunday.

Reactions from Rivals

In response to the election outcome, candidate Victor Font congratulated Laporta on his clear victory. He expressed gratitude towards the over 40,000 members who participated in the election process.

Font’s Statement:

• “I congratulate Joan Laporta, the president-elect, on his undeniable victory.”
• “I also want to thank the more than 40,000 members who mobilized and allowed us to choose who will preside over the organization, and of course, all those who supported us.”

Font acknowledged that while the results were not as anticipated, he hoped for a higher voter turnout and emphasized the need for the club to modernize its electoral process.

Key Points from Font:

• “We didn’t achieve the results we expected, but I want to emphasize that we would have liked a higher turnout. And let’s hope this is the last time we have elections like this.”
• “We’re disappointed that everything we explained didn’t come to fruition. We accept the result. And we move on.”

Commitment to Change

Font reiterated his dedication to the vision he has for FC Barcelona, stating that the cause he supports is worth pursuing regardless of personal outcomes.

Font’s Vision:

• “What we have defended in recent years is a different Barça, which we have explained in this campaign. It is a noble cause that we will continue to defend.”
• “I will continue working to make Barça the Barça I dream of. I believe in this cause regardless of my role because this isn’t about names. I work for the cause, not for personal gain, and I will continue fighting to make the club the way I want it to be.”