Barcelona president Joan Laporta has strongly responded to La Liga’s latest Financial Fair Play (FFP) statement, calling it an attempt to damage the club’s reputation.
His comments come as Barcelona continue to face scrutiny over their financial dealings, particularly regarding the registration of Dani Olmo and Pau Victor.
Barcelona president Laporta fires back at La Liga
Speaking ahead of Barcelona’s crucial clash against Atletico Madrid, Laporta did not hold back. He questioned the timing of La Liga’s statement, hinting at a possible agenda against the club.
“We’re playing a key match tonight and La Liga is communicating this morning. Strange!” Laporta said, implying that these controversies often emerge before big games.
La Liga recently ruled that Barcelona’s sale of VIP seats at the new Spotify Camp Nou would not count toward their financial calculations.
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This move significantly impacts their salary limit and puts Olmo and Victor’s registration at risk. The decision follows multiple audits, with inconsistencies in financial reporting raising further concerns.
Laporta, however, remains firm on the club’s stance. “Regarding the League’s statement, I would like to say that we see it as a further attempt to harm the interests of FC Barcelona and damage the club’s image.”
He reassured fans that Barcelona will take all necessary steps to fight back. “The club will respond once the legal department has thoroughly analyzed the League’s statement. No one should doubt that we will respond in the strongest possible way.”
🚨 Barça president Laporta on La Liga statement on Financial Fair Play: “We’re playing a key match tonight and La Liga is communicating this morning. Strange!”.
“They can’t beat us on the pitch, so they act off it”. pic.twitter.com/H33Q9wq68d
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Barcelona’s registration battle
Barcelona’s ongoing financial struggles have put them under immense pressure from La Liga. Despite previous claims that the club had fulfilled all requirements to register Olmo and Victor, the new ruling suggests otherwise.
Laporta defended Barcelona’s position, saying, “Three months ago, I already said that the registrations of Olmo and Pau Victor were done correctly. We followed all the requirements imposed by the Federation and the League.”
Laporta also questioned the motives behind La Liga’s actions, hinting at an effort to destabilize the team. “Since they can’t beat us on the pitch, they act off it.”
He emphasized that Barcelona would not back down, pledging to continue defending the club’s interests at all costs.
As the club awaits further rulings from the High Sports Council (CSD), tensions between Barcelona and La Liga remain high.
The outcome could have significant implications for the remainder of the season and the club’s future financial strategy.
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