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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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
Historic Barça Femení break two league records with victory in Logroño
Lionel Messi came on from the bench to rescue Barcelona’s men’s team, while Sabadell extend unbeaten run to eight
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
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
How does the vote of no confidence in the Barcelona president work and what’s next?
After surpassing the number of signatures needed to start the motion, they will now be verified before a referendum will take place
Messi to stay at FC Barcelona this season to avoid legal dispute with club
Announcement ends tense period in which player and club were at odds over contractual situation
Leo Messi could be closer to staying after meeting ends with no resolution
Player’s representative and father, Jorge Messi, met with club president Bartomeu on Wednesday
Messi hopes for amicable departure, but contract clause will be key in deal
Barça’s all-time top goalscorer could leave for free or come with a €700 million price tag, depending on legal interpretations
Messi and Barça might entangle in legal battle as player wants to quit
Superstar requests to leave on a free transfer but FC Barcelona says contract clause enabling it expired on June 10
La Liga return confirmed for June 11 as first fixtures released
Barça travel to Mallorca while Espanyol host Alavés as football comes back after Covid-19 pandemic
Tests controversy and a comeback driven by money: sport returning amid coronavirus
Professional athletes are slowly returning to training with much uncertainty on the immediate future of the leagues