Laporta steps down as Barcelona president to seek re-election

Joan Laporta has resigned as president of Barcelona to seek re-election, launching a 35-day countdown to elections set for 15 March, the club said on Monday. Laporta, who took office in March 2021 after winning 54 per cent of the vote, steps down after nearly five years in charge in line with club statutes. Vice […]

Joan Laporta has resigned as president of Barcelona to seek re-election, launching a 35-day countdown to elections set for 15 March, the club said on Monday.
Laporta, who took office in March 2021 after winning 54 per cent of the vote, steps down after nearly five years in charge in line with club statutes. Vice President Rafa Yuste will act as president for the next three and a half months.
Lawyer Laporta is aiming to reclaim the role at the ballot box and return to office on July 1. He is widely viewed as the favourite against long-time rival Victor Font.
Around 100 000 Barcelona members of legal age with at least one year of membership are eligible to vote.