Spanish government cools on idea of allowing fans into stadiums
Rumours had suggested supporters could return to pro football and basketball grounds for final games of the season
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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
FC Barcelona Board calls for a referendum on April 5 on the stadium’s renovation
The Board of Directors of FC Barcelona have called for a referendum, which will take place on April 5, to decide on the stadium’s renovation plan. Members of the Catalan sports club will vote on the Board’s project that includes a full renovation of the current stadium, the construction of a new Palau Blaugrana and the so-called Espai Barça. The initiative foresees adding a commercial ‘surname’ to the Camp Nou stadium in order to obtain additional revenue. The Board has issued the full details of the regulations governing the procedure for voting on the proposed project.
Barça Regal beats Panathinaikos Athens 64-53 and classifies for Euroleague Basketball Final Four
Barça Regal has beaten Panathinaikos 64-53 to classify for the Euroleague Final Four, to be played next May in London. The Catalans dominated the game from start to finish thanks to the leadership of Juan Carlos Navarro who scored 15 points. After a thrilling 5-game quarter-final series, Barça will try to win its third Euroleague title and faces Real Madrid in the semi-finals. The four previous games were very tight with each team winning one game at home until this last game, in which the Palau Blaugrana home factor was the key to the local win.