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Joan Laporta Boasts Lionel Messi 'Telepathy' in Barcelona Presidential Campaign

Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes Lionel Messi and Barcelona's players support his campaign to return to the Blaugrana hot seat. In a unique claim to the position of power, the 52-year-old suggested he has a telepathic relationship with Messi.

"I have telepathy with Messi, he always knows what I'm thinking," said Laporta, as reported by Moises Llorens of AS. "Leo knew I would stand, maybe even before I did, because he's a genius. I feel I have the backing of the dressing room."

The notion that Messi shares a harmonious relationship with the presidential candidate could improve Laporta's chances of success.