Joan Laporta has been elected as president of FC Barcelona, a contest widely viewed as one of the most consequential in the club’s modern history.
Laporta had secured 32,934 votes representing 68.18% establishing a decisive lead over challenger Víctor Font who secure 14,385 votes representing 28.78%.
Early projections from the Catalan public broadcasters TV3 and Catalunya Ràdio suggested Laporta would win 66.6 percent of the vote, compared with 30.9 percent for Font, effectively confirming the incumbent’s renewed mandate to lead the club.
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Although the vote count was still ongoing late Sunday, the margin indicated a clear endorsement from Barcelona’s membership, known as socios, who turned out in large numbers to shape the club’s direction for the next five-year term.
High turnout and lively atmosphere
Voting took place at multiple polling stations across Catalonia and neighboring territories, with the main polling center located at the iconic Spotify Camp Nou.
Additional stations were set up in the cities of Girona, Tarragona, and Lleida, as well as in Andorra, enabling members to cast their ballots throughout the day.
The election day atmosphere around Camp Nou was described as energetic and festive, with thousands of socios gathering near the stadium to participate in the vote.
The strong turnout reflected the high level of engagement among members and the significance of the election during a pivotal moment in the club’s history.
Laporta, who previously served as Barcelona president and returned to the role in recent years, campaigned on continuing the strategic and sporting direction he has championed during his tenure. His leadership has been associated with key decisions affecting the club’s financial restructuring, institutional stability and long-term sporting ambitions.
The election campaign featured weeks of public appearances, debates and outreach by both candidates, as Font attempted to convince members that his project represented a new direction for the Catalan giants. However, the early results suggested that a large majority of voters preferred continuity under Laporta’s leadership.
Challenges ahead
If the final results confirm the projections, Laporta will begin a new five-year mandate at the helm of one of world football’s most prominent clubs. His administration will face significant responsibilities, including maintaining financial stability, overseeing ongoing infrastructure developments linked to the modernization of Camp Nou, and ensuring competitiveness at the highest levels of European football.
Laporta was reportedly preparing celebrations as the vote count approached its conclusion, with supporters gathering to mark what appears to be a decisive endorsement of his vision for Barcelona’s future.
Official confirmation of the final results was expected once all ballots had been fully tallied, but the early figures left little doubt that Laporta had secured a comprehensive victory in the election to lead FC Barcelona into its next chapter.