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Font Targets Clean Slate Ahead of 2026 Barcelona Election

2/7/2026

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Victor Font, a candidate in the Barcelona presidential election, said Deco will not join his administration if elected.
Hansi Flick will remain as Barcelona coach.
Font aims to eliminate unofficial influences by targeting Alejandro Echevarría, who advises Joan Laporta, with support from former player Xavi Hernández.
Font expressed a desire to reconnect with Lionel Messi without exploiting Messi’s name for political gain.
The elections are scheduled for March 15, 2026.

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Victor Font, a candidate in the Barcelona presidential election, said Deco will not join his administration if elected.
Hansi Flick will remain as Barcelona coach.
Font aims to eliminate unofficial influences by targeting Alejandro Echevarría, who advises Joan Laporta, with support from former player Xavi Hernández.
Font expressed a desire to reconnect with Lionel Messi without exploiting Messi’s name for political gain.
The elections are scheduled for March 15, 2026.