Overview
- At a public forum, Joan Laporta said Real Madrid represents power and Barcelona represents freedom, sharpening the ideological framing of the rivalry.
- Laporta defended Barcelona in the Negreira case, insisting the club did not buy referees, predicting acquittal, and accusing interested parties of prolonging the case to smear the club.
- He criticized Real Madrid-linked media for trying to influence officials, echoed Javier Tebas’s concerns, and voiced support for the LaLiga president while saying Madrid wants him removed.
- Laporta distanced Barcelona from the Super League, cited renewed alignment with UEFA/ECA, referenced an initial Unify streaming agreement he later linked to Real Madrid, and reaffirmed that Barça will remain member‑owned.
- Recent reporting details Real Madrid’s hard line: appearing in court as a private accuser in the Negreira case, sending a dossier to FIFA, opposing LaLiga’s proposed Miami game, and, with A22, initiating procedures for a damages claim against UEFA reportedly exceeding €4.5 billion.