Laporta said in a news conference that a portion of the media and opposition members wanted the club to fail in its bid to register the Spain midfielder, who is back after Barcelona won a government ruling. “The events of the last few weeks reaffirm ...

Against all odds and countless financial challenges, Joan Laporta is still standing, smiling, as Barcelona's club president. Underestimate him, and the club, at your peril.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has defended his management of the club's finances and said they followed the Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules to enable them to register players Dani Olmo and Pau Victor.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta defended his handling of the Dani Olmo registration issue and lashed out at enemies attacking the club in a fiery speech on Tuesday.Laporta said one of the reasons for the registration debacle was because the club did not accept a new sponsorship deal with sportswear brand Nike in the summer.