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Official: Joan Laporta beats Victor Font in a landslide victory to get re-elected as Barcelona president Joan Laporta has officially secured his third term as the president of FC Barcelona following a comprehensive victory in Sunday’s election. Laporta’s “Defensem al Barça! ” campaign resonated deeply with the socios, allowing him to maintain his hold on the club’s leadership and ensure the continuity of the ambitious project currently spearheaded by Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco.
A dominant mandate The final tally revealed a dominant performance by Laporta, who received 32,934 votes, accounting for 68. 18% of the total. In contrast, Victor Font, representing the “Sí al Futur” campaign, secured 14,385 votes or 29.
78%. Despite Font’s efforts to present a more robust challenge than he did in 2021, the final result confirms that the majority of the Barcelona membership remains firmly behind Laporta’s vision for institutional stability. Laporta’s re-election is largely seen as a massive vote of confidence in the club’s current sporting structure.
Since appointing Hansi Flick as manager and Deco as sporting director, the club has transformed back into an elite competitive force, a resurgence punctuated by last season’s historic domestic treble. While Laporta’s second term was marred by the painful departure of Lionel Messi, he has since successfully stabilised the club’s setup and restored a sense of competitive pride. Victor Font’s campaign had focused heavily on a return to traditional values, advocating for increased investment in La Masia and the return of club legends like Messi and Xavi Hernandez into key roles.
However, Font’s status as the “pro-Messi” candidate failed to sway the masses. Interestingly, Lionel Messi himself chose to remain neutral throughout the process, opting not to vote or offer any public endorsement Meanwhile, Laporta enjoyed visible support from the first-team squad. This was highlighted by star man Lamine Yamal, who posted a photo with the president on election day.