Laporta was finally sworn in on Wednesday after beating Victor Font and Toni Freixa in the elections 10 days ago, taking over 50 per cent of the votes from club members.
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Bartomeu stepped down from the role in October 2020 as he faced a vote of no confidence from club members, with elections called for January
Former president Joan Laporta, Victor Font and Toni Freixa are the final three candidates left in the race to become the next president of the club.
Joan Laporta, twice president of the club, Victor Font and Toni Freixa each collected the requisite number of signatures from club members to contest the election.
Joan Laporta, twice president of the club, Victor Font and Toni Freixa each collected the requisite number of signatures from club members to contest the election.
Font is the favourite to win the upcoming election, which will take place no later than next March, but could be held earlier after Josep Maria Bartomeu resigned as president last month in order to avoid a vote of no confidence.
Messi rocked FC Barcelona last month when his lawyers told the club he wanted to activate a clause in his contract.
Messi rocked FC Barcelona last month when his lawyers told the club he wanted to activate a clause in his contract