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Laporta re-elected as Barcelona president

FC Barcelona candidate Joan Laporta smiles after winning the election for the presidency of FC Barcelona
 
FC Barcelona candidate Joan Laporta smiles after winning the election for the presidency of FC Barcelona


Joan Laporta has been ​re-elected ​as Barcelona president after winning over 68 percent of the vote and ⁠will begin his second ⁠consecutive term, and fourth overall, from July 1, ‌the club ​said on ⁠Sunday.
The 63-year-old ​took office in ‌March 2021 and stepped ​down last month in line with club statutes in order to seek ‌re-election.
Laporta described the ​election as a 'celebration of ​democracy ‌and ⁠civic responsibility' and said the tasks ​ahead included finishing ⁠work on ​the Camp Nou and strengthening the men's team.