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Joan Laporta says "excting years lie ahead" for Barcelona [Getty Images] Joan Laporta vowed Barcelona will be "unstoppable" after he was re-elected club president for a further five years. Winning just over 68% of the vote, he will begin his second-consecutive term - and fourth overall - from 1 July, the La Liga club announced on Sunday. His opponent, Victor Font tallied almost 30% with the remaining votes void or invalid.

Having taken office in March 2021, Laporta stepped down last month in line with club statutes in order to seek re-election. The 63-year-old described the result as "resounding", adding "it gives us great strength". "It makes us unstoppable," he said.

"No-one will stop us. Exciting years lie ahead. They will be the best of our lives.

"This is a wonderful club, where the members elect their president and their board of directors. A club unique in the world, truly extraordinary. " Laporta, who first led Barcelona between 2003-10 and oversaw the appointment of Pep Guardiola as manager, thanked the members who voted, saying the process was a "celebration of democracy and civic spirit".