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Laporta Resigns for Re-Election Amid Barça's Super League Exit

2/9/2026

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Joan Laporta, president of FC Barcelona, resigned to run for re-election on March 15, in line with club regulations that require the incumbent to step down before elections.
Laporta will face challengers Víctor Font, Marc Ciria, Xavier Vilajoana, and Joan Camprubí, who must gather 2,321 signatures to appear on the ballot.
Barcelona withdrew from the European Super League to pursue sustainability in European football after reestablishing ties with UEFA.

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Joan Laporta, president of FC Barcelona, resigned to run for re-election on March 15, in line with club regulations that require the incumbent to step down before elections.
Laporta will face challengers Víctor Font, Marc Ciria, Xavier Vilajoana, and Joan Camprubí, who must gather 2,321 signatures to appear on the ballot.
Barcelona withdrew from the European Super League to pursue sustainability in European football after reestablishing ties with UEFA.