FC Barcelona has issued a robust official statement in response to a complaint filed with the National Court against club president Joan Laporta and several board members on charges of money laundering and accepting illicit bribes. The club condemned these accusations as 'completely disconnected from reality' and based on gross forgery. According to the statement, the allegations emerged from a project called the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, which contacted the club in mid-January 2026 to verify documents claiming financial wrongdoing.

The club detailed a timeline in which, following thorough internal and external audits, it was determined that the documents in question were falsified. Barcelona formally notified the concerned parties of the documents' falsity on January 19. The statement also revealed that various national media outlets were presented with this misleading information; however, most refrained from publishing it, except for 'El Periodico,' which reported on the matter despite the club's prior and firm denials.

The timing of these accusations appears strategic, potentially aimed at undermining the club's reputation amid ongoing discussions influencing the future of the club’s leadership. Barcelona's firm rebuttal underscores the club's commitment to transparency and integrity, as they continue to challenge the legitimacy of these claims and protect their name in the competitive landscape of football.