Barça President Laporta Slams Referees and Real Madrid in Explosive Interview
Barcelona president Joan Laporta delivered a fiery interview on TV3, criticizing Spanish referees and indirectly targeting Real Madrid. He described this season as one of the toughest the club has faced, citing issues like player registration challenges and the ongoing Negreira case.
Laporta accused critics of running a smear campaign against Barcelona and remained confident the club would be cleared. While addressing refereeing controversies, he avoided naming Real Madrid directly but hinted at a deeper, systemic bias in Spanish football, which he referred to as “madridismo sociologique.” According to Laporta, Barcelona has always had to exceed expectations to succeed and stressed that complaining won’t change the past—the club’s success comes from striving for excellence.
Despite not being part of the refereeing committee, Laporta confirmed that Barcelona is contributing to ongoing reforms in officiating. He also touched on the club’s financial and administrative struggles, urging fans to stay focused on the team’s development.
Laporta’s comments have sparked mixed reactions—some fans support his bold stance, while others see it as a move to divert attention from the club’s internal issues. As Barcelona enters a critical summer under new coach Hansi Flick, Laporta’s outspoken remarks set the tone for a potentially heated season both on and off the pitch.
