Uncertainty has been the theme of the season at Barcelona, so perhaps it's appropriate that the most pivotal element of this campaign has been hit with a curveball.
Jan. 24 was supposed to be the day of Barcelona's presidential elections. It's the big domino that needs to fall before all others can fall into place—such as Lionel Messi's future and any potential winter transfers—and for a club that doesn't have the luxury of operating under an umbrella of patience, time is of the essence.
Well, not for the first time over the last 12 months, Barcelona is not going to get its way.