Joan Laporta takes office as FC Barcelona president - FC Barcelona
The new man in the role begins his second spell at the head of the Club accompanied by the new directors, former presidents, the sportsmen and women and high-profile figures from Catalonia
Laporta: 'I hope it will be a brilliant stage in Barça history' - FC Barcelona
Joan Laporta showed himself to be optimistic in his speech as he took office as the new president of FC Barcelona. At a Camp Nou replete with figures from both the Club and Catalan political and cultural fields, Laporta gave an indication of the direction that will be taken by the new board of directors: get the Club back on track.