Overview
- A complaint filed with Spain’s Audiencia Nacional accuses Joan Laporta and associates of money laundering, improper commissions, foreign financial dealings, and tax fraud linked to contracts involving Barça Vision, New Era Visionary Group, Limak, Nike, and VIP seating arrangements.
- FC Barcelona called the allegations implausible and detached from reality and warned of possible legal action, while Laporta dismissed the filing as nonsense and an attempt to destabilize his campaign.
- The complainant has been identified as Isidro López, a former member who says his membership was removed in 2025 and who is a Vox deputy, and he says he wants the facts clarified as authorities review the filing.
- A Mundo Deportivo poll of members shows Laporta leading with roughly 58.66% support ahead of Víctor Font at 20.33%, with the presidential vote scheduled for March 15.
- Font says he has spoken with Messi and proposes naming him honorary president, exploring a joint commercial project, and pursuing a farewell appearance subject to the player’s wishes, as Laporta projects sporting continuity with public backing from coach Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco at his book launch.