It has now been several days since the name of Lionel Messi has been found in the middle of the race for the presidency of FC Barcelona. Some announce his return to Barça and put him at the heart of their electoral campaign, like Marc Ciria and his XXL poster displayed on a building in the city bearing the image of the Pulga, others try to pick up the pieces.
This is the case of Joan Laporta. The candidate for his own re-election, having resigned on Monday February 9, returned to his complicated relationship with the eight-time winner of the Ballon d’Or in an interview given to Catalunya Radio.
Back to October 30, 2023. Laporta is at the helm of Barcelona, while Lionel Messi represents Paris Saint-Germain. “ There was an incident during the Ballon d’Or ceremony. I went to greet him, and he decided that we should not greet each other,” remembers the Catalan leader.
“The relationship is damaged”
“ Since then, there has been a certain rapprochement, and I hope that this continues. The relationship is damaged, but he remains a legend of FC Barcelona,” he continues. An anecdote that is unlikely to please the Blaugrana ranks.
According to Victor Font, another candidate for president of the club beaten by Joan Laporta during the last elections, the Argentinian will not return. At least if his opponent wins. “Barça fans must understand that this will never happen if Joan Laporta wins these elections and continues to lead the club. »
