sports.yahoo.com
Barcelona president Joan Laporta addressed the strained relationship between Barça and Real Madrid, emphasizing contrasting identities: Barça representing “freedom” versus Real Madrid’s “power.” He affirmed Barça’s commitment to member ownership, dismissing comparisons to Real Madrid’s financial strategies. Laporta confirmed Barça’s return to the ECA and UEFA, distancing from the Super League. Defending Barça against Negreira case allegations, he accused Real Madrid of a smear campaign fueled by envy of Barça’s past success. Despite past disagreements, Laporta expressed support for La Liga president Javier Tebas, suggesting Real Madrid aims to oust him. Finally, he mentioned he likes his own Barcelona players over Real Madrid’s Mbappe.
