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Joan Laporta

Joan Laporta

Spanish politician and president of FC Barcelona

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  • Aug 9

    Simeone confirms Atlético will not sell Julián Álvarez despite Barcelona interest

    Atlético de Madrid coach Diego Simeone says the club has decided not to sell Julián Álvarez, rejecting Barcelona's €100 million offer and the forward's public transfer request from the World Cup.

  • Jul 28

    Barcelona president Joan Laporta recovers from cardiac arrhythmia, will skip Birmingham friendly

    FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta announced on Instagram that doctors successfully corrected a cardiac arrhythmia. He will miss the club's pre-season match against Birmingham on Friday, with vice-president Rafa Yuste stepping in.

  • Jul 26

    FC Barcelona Femení signs American goalkeeper Tyler McCamey on two-year deal until 2028

    The 24-year-old from Atlanta arrives as a free agent after 16 matches with Dallas Trinity in the NWSL.

  • Jul 25

    Romanian worker dies in accident at Barcelona's Camp Nou renovation site

    A 54-year-old Romanian worker died on Friday after being struck on the head by a beam while painting on a suspended platform at Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium. The club expressed condolences and a police investigation is underway.

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