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FC Barcelona's Laporta Accused of Money Laundering and Fraud

2/24/2026

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Joan Laporta, FC Barcelona's outgoing president, faces allegations of money laundering, tax fraud, and organized crime in a lawsuit.
The suit claims Laporta and several executives engaged in illicit financial dealings.
Barcelona defends Laporta, calling the accusations 'undoubtedly false' and aimed at disrupting elections.
The case is now with the National Court, and the club says it previously investigated the claims and found them based on manipulated documents.

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Joan Laporta, FC Barcelona's outgoing president, faces allegations of money laundering, tax fraud, and organized crime in a lawsuit.
The suit claims Laporta and several executives engaged in illicit financial dealings.
Barcelona defends Laporta, calling the accusations 'undoubtedly false' and aimed at disrupting elections.
The case is now with the National Court, and the club says it previously investigated the claims and found them based on manipulated documents.