Tag: laporta
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I met with Pep Guardiola, but… – Laporta
Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta concedes a return for Pep Guardiola is now off. Guardiola won two Champions League titles with Laporta during the latter’s previous time as Barca president. There has been talk of Laporta trying to revive the partnership, but a new Manchester City contract signed by Guardiola last month has ended those…
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Laporta dismisses Neymar urging Messi to make PSG move
Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta insists he’s unconcerned over comments made by PSG star Neymar last night. After victory at Champions League opponents Manchester United, Neymar declared he wanted to play again with former Barca teammate Lionel Messi, hinting he wants the Argentine to join him in Paris. Neymar stated: “I would like to play…
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If I was Xavi, I’d never join this Barcelona – Laporta
Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta has warned Xavi off a return to the Nou Camp. Al Sadd coach revealed that he turned down the chance to succeed Ernesto Valverde as Barcelona boss in January. Laporta, who is thought to be interested in running in the upcoming presidential elections at the Camp Nou, spoke out against…