The four main challenges that lie ahead for Joan Laporta as president of Barça
Eye-watering levels of debt, the ageing squad, the future of Leo Messi, and club infrastructure will cause immediate concerns for the new board
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Joan Laporta wins back FC Barcelona presidency with overwhelming support
With 54% of votes, Laporta will lead the club again 18 years after his first election win, hoping to bring back past glory despite financial trouble
Meet the candidates for the FC Barcelona presidential election
One of Joan Laporta, Victor Font, or Toni Freixa will take over a club with grave financial instability and huge challenges
Experience and freshness face off in the Barça presidential election
Víctor Font says he wants to bring FC Barcelona to the 21st century, while Toni Freixa backs himself for his know-how
Former FC Barcelona president and three others provisionally released amid corruption inquiry
Josep Maria Bartomeu spent a night in detention after police raided the Camp Nou offices on Monday
Catalan Mossos police search FC Barcelona offices at Camp Nou
Financial crimes unit leading operation resulting in at least four arrested, including former president, over reportedly hiring company to discredit perceived enemies
Reeling from having his contract details leaked, Messi fires Barça up the table
Barça women taste clásico glory, Girona set to trial hosting fans, while all three Catalan sides hold onto basketball playoff berths
Cup disappointment in the Catalan capital but Girona progress
Barça beaten in men’s and women’s Super Cups, while Espanyol halted at home to Osasuna
Barça presidential elections postponed due to pandemic
Interim board reportedly proposes March 7 as alternative date to hold vote
2021: (Hopefully) a year of health, economic growth and political stability in Catalonia
Desire for successful vaccine rollout, social policies after impact of Covid-19 and strong government after February election
The many crises of Barça and how the new president can take the club forward
Marc Duch, president of fan association Manifest Blaugrana, criticizes the “absolute mismanagement” of the previous board
A pandemic, political instability, and climate change: a look back at a gloomy 2020
An overview of the year from a Catalan perspective
Joan Laporta announces candidacy for FC Barcelona presidency
Former president aims to win back control after last leading the club in 2010
FC Barcelona to hold election on January 24
Voting will be decentralized to account for coronavirus measures
Barcelona president resigns ahead of censure motion
Scandal-ridden Josep Maria Bartomeu quits to avoid vote over coronavirus concerns