Barcelona Elections: Laporta vs Font on March 15th

On March 15th, Barcelona members will elect the club's new president. The election will be between current president Joan Laporta and businessman Victor Font.

The Electoral Board announced that Laporta and Font gathered the required number of valid signatures (2,337), while Marc Thirria was narrowly excluded.

The election campaign begins on March 6th. Laporta seeks his fourth term, while Font promises the return of Lionel Messi, criticizing Laporta for the Argentine's departure in 2021.

The elections are considered critical for Barcelona's future, as European football is changing rapidly.