Joan Laporta, the president of FC Barcelona, along with the other members of the board of directors, officially resigned on Monday afternoon. This resignation is a necessary step prior to the Catalan club's presidential elections set for Sunday, March 15, as Laporta aims to seek another term in office. The club announced that the resignation was formalized during a regular board meeting where the election call was officially published.

In addition to Joan Laporta, several other board members have also resigned to be eligible to participate in the electoral process. Notable figures among these resignations include Elena Fort, vice president of the institutional department, Antonio Escudero, vice president of the social department, as well as directors Ferran Olivé, Josep Maria Albert, Javier Barbani, Mikel Camps, Aureli Mas, and Javier Puig. Their simultaneous resignation underscores the significance of this election for the future of the club.

The upcoming elections represent a pivotal moment for Barcelona as they seek to stabilize leadership and direction amidst ongoing challenges. Laporta's decision to resign and run again highlights his ambition to regain influence and steer the club through its current difficulties, reflecting both the political and sporting stakes involved in this leadership contest. This transition period is not just about individual ambitions but also about the larger vision for the club's future and its strategic direction in the competitive landscape of football.