Joan Laporta: “For me, Dembélé is better than Mbappé”

by Ritvik Singh — Editor, BCN - Friday, December 3, 2021 - 13:19 CETFriday, December 3, 2021 - 13:37 CET0

Joan Laporta at the FC Barcelona vs Villarreal match in LaLiga (Photo by: Eric Alonso/Getty Images)

Joan Laporta: “For me, Dembélé is better than Mbappé”

Dani Alves: “I’m going to fight to earn my place at right-back”

Press conferences

by Boris Pinkse — Editor, BCN - Wednesday, November 17, 2021 - 16:24 CETWednesday, November 17, 2021 - 16:41 CET0

Yuste, Laporta, Dani Alves himself and Alemany during Alves' official presentation at the Camp Nou / FC BARCELONA

After Dani Alves was officialy presented to the supporters at the Camp Nou, the Brazilian and President Joan Laporta answered questions at the press conference

Xavi comes home: “I’m prepared, I like a challenge”

Press conferences

by Boris Pinkse — Editor, BCN - Monday, November 8, 2021 - 16:11 CETMonday, November 8, 2021 - 16:30 CET0

Xavi on the bench during his official presentation / IMAGO / ZUMA WIRE

A man of the club is coming home. After winning everything with Barça as a player, Xavi now returns to the club where he grew up to try and do it all again as a coach. After being presented on the field, he answered questions from the press.

Joan Laporta to meet with Al Sadd officials in Doha to discuss Xavi’s move

Barcelona

by Christopher Williams — Editor, BCN - Monday, November 1, 2021 - 19:29 CETMonday, November 1, 2021 - 19:47 CET0

Xavi Hernandez celebrates Al Sadd's goal against Al-Duhail during the AFC Champions League Round of 16 second leg on August 13, 2019 / Karim Jaafar / AFP via Getty Images FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta is set to meet with Al Sadd sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa al-Thani in Doha sometime this week to finalize Xavi Hernandez's move back to Camp Nou as manager. According to AS, the sheikh wants to meet with Laporta in person—a sign of respect and formality—in the Qatari capital before allowing Xavi, the current manager of Al Sadd, to leave the club. Al Sadd officials met with Xavi last week and gave him permission to rejoin his former club, but Laporta must travel to Doha before Xavi's departure

Laporta: “I’ve always said Xavi will coach Barça one day”

Press conferences

by Boris Pinkse — Editor, BCN - Friday, October 29, 2021 - 14:44 CESTFriday, October 29, 2021 - 15:12 CEST0

Interim coach Sergi Barjuán next to Joan Laporta at his first press conference / JOSEP LAGO / AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES

Sergi Barjuan, Barça’s interim manager, had his first press conference before Saturday’s league game against Deportivo Alavés with President Laporta also being present.

Koeman: “I hope there is a full stadium with a great atmosphere and that our people enjoy”

by Mehul Mittal — Editor, BCN - Saturday, October 23, 2021 - 14:18 CESTSaturday, October 23, 2021 - 14:29 CEST0

FC Barcelona face arch rivals Real Madrid in the first ‘El Clasico’ of the season at the Camp Nou on Sunday. Ronald Koeman talked to the press prior to the match, where he talked about the Clasico, the fans, Alba’s fitness and much more.

Ansu Fati: “From the first day, I wanted to stay at Barça”

Press conferences

by Boris Pinkse — Editor, BCN - Thursday, October 21, 2021 - 14:02 CESTThursday, October 21, 2021 - 14:15 CEST0

Ansu Fati during the press conference of his contract renewal / JOSEP LAGO / AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES

Ansu Fati and Joan Laporta answered questions from the press after announcing his contract renewal, which keeps him at the club until 2027.

Joan Laporta: “Barça will resuscitate and once again be a world reference”

Barcelona

by Joav Pedraza — Editor, BCN - Friday, October 15, 2021 - 20:11 CESTFriday, October 15, 2021 - 20:48 CEST0

Today, FC Barcelona President, Joan Laporta gave an exclusive interview to SPORT. In it, he talked about the status of the club, possible signings, his future plans and much more.

Pedri: “I hope to be here for many more years”

Press conferences

by Boris Pinkse — Editor, BCN - Friday, October 15, 2021 - 15:46 CESTFriday, October 15, 2021 - 16:11 CEST0

Yuste, Laporta, Pedri and Alemany at the press conference of Pedri's contract renewal / LLUIS GENE / AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES

Pedri, Joan Laporta, Rafael Yuste and Mateu Alemany all answered questions during the press conference announcing Pedri’s contract renewal.

Vice President Rafael Yuste: “Signing Haaland isn’t possible right now”

Interviews

by Boris Pinkse — Editor, BCN - Sunday, October 10, 2021 - 16:07 CESTSunday, October 10, 2021 - 16:26 CEST0

FC Barcelona's Vice President Rafa Yuste / MUNDO DEPORTIVO

FC Barcelona’s vice president Rafael Yuste spoke to Mundo Deportivo on Sunday where he talked about Koeman, Xavi, Messi’s departure and possible transfers like Haaland.