Between Nasser Al-Khelaïfi and Joan Laporta, the time has come for reconciliation. Already close during the C1 clash between Barça and PSG last week, the two presidents met yesterday in Rome during the EFC assembly, of which NAK is the president. The Barça boss was clear about his presence: “As FC Barcelona, we are in favor of the pacification of European football. What we want is an agreement and a return to UEFA.” News which is enough to delight Al-Khelaïfi, since Barça was one of the last rebels with Real Madrid concerning the creation of a Superleague. Very happy, the president of the EFC and PSG had strong words for Laporta this Thursday during his speech. His words are relayed by Mundo Deportivo.
“Today I welcome a special guest. Sometimes friends may disagree, that's normal, but they always come together for the common good. He has revitalized his club, both on the pitch, with a young and incredible team, and off it, with a magnificent new stadium. President of FC Barcelona, Joan Laporta, I ask you to join me in wishing him a safe return to the family. We are all here because football is more than a profession: it is our common passion, our passion. And while there are differences between us – big clubs, small clubs, different cultures, different players – those differences should never equate to conflict. There is so much conflict in the world today that we are all tired of it. Our duty is to build bridges, to bring people together. The power of football is greater than anything, and its unifying power has never been more necessary than today.” Joan Laporta appreciated these pretty words.
