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Laporta Plays Down Xavi’s Endorsement as Víctor Font Puts Messi at Center of Barça Race

Voting is expected in spring 2026 within a window from March 15 to June 15.

Overview

  • Xavi Hernández publicly backed Víctor Font by attending the launch of Font’s cross‑party project, Nosaltres.
  • Joan Laporta said he was not surprised by Xavi’s stance and reiterated that election dates will be set to minimize disruption to the team within the spring window.
  • Font pledged that his first call if elected would be to Lionel Messi, criticizing Laporta’s past handling of the club icon and saying a statue tribute would be insufficient.
  • The Nosaltres event featured endorsements from former executives such as Jaume Guardiola, Evarist Murta and Alex Barbany, alongside support from fan groups including Seguiment FCB, Suma Barca and Dignitat Blaugrana.
  • Lionel Messi’s recent unannounced visit to the under‑renovation Camp Nou and his message about hoping to return have become a focal point in candidates’ plans for his future role.