Joan Laporta: "Messi's departure was done with transparency. His father came to Barcelona and said he had decided to go to Miami"
Joan Laporta addresses the accusations regarding Lionel Messi's departure from FC Barcelona and discusses the current electoral campaign as he seeks re-election.
Xavi Hernández, former Barça coach: 'Lionel Messi was signed; Laporta backed out because he didn't want a war with him'
Xavi Hernández revealed that Lionel Messi was close to returning to FC Barcelona, but President Joan Laporta halted the move to avoid conflict.
Laporta denied blocking Lionel Messi's return to Barcelona, as Xavi Hernández claimed.
Joan Laporta refuted claims made by Xavi Hernández that he blocked Lionel Messi's potential return to Barcelona, citing ongoing election tensions within the club.
Tug of War Over Messi Statement: - He Wanted to Come Back
Former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández claims Lionel Messi was ready to return to Barcelona in 2023, but club president Joan Laporta halted the transfer at the last moment.
Xavi criticizes Laporta for saying 'no' to Messi, and a total war begins at Barça: 'Xavi loses and Flick wins'
Xavi Hernández criticizes former president Joan Laporta for rejecting Lionel Messi's return to FC Barcelona and aligns himself with rival candidate Víctor Font ahead of the club's presidential elections.
Joan Laporta and Víctor Font Raise Tensions in Elections with Accusations: One 'Rules from Lies', the Other 'Threatens the Sports Project'
The first debate between the presidential candidates for FC Barcelona was marked by personal accusations overshadowing substantive proposals.
Xavi exposes Laporta's false promises regarding Messi
Xavi Hernandez has accused FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta of preventing Lionel Messi's return to the club two and a half years ago.
Xavi Hernández pointed at Laporta and revealed that he was the one who prevented Messi's return to Barcelona
Xavi Hernández criticized Joan Laporta in a recent interview, claiming that Laporta was responsible for blocking Lionel Messi's return to FC Barcelona.
Xavi's Position on Leading Morocco's National Team in the 2026 World Cup
Reports indicate that Xavi Hernandez may be considered to replace Walid Regragui as head coach of Morocco's national team amidst uncertainty about Regragui's future.
Barcelona Legend Approaches to Succeed Rekraki in Coaching Morocco
Reports suggest that former Barcelona player Xavi Hernandez is the preferred candidate to replace Walid Rekraki as head coach of the Moroccan national football team.
Xavi's Man Utd job conditions revealed for permanent role with interim decision imminent
Manchester United plans to appoint an interim coach while considering Xavi Hernandez for a permanent managerial role based on strategic alignment with his vision.