Recently, Barcelona president Joan Laporta talked about topics such as Lionel Messi, Javier Tebas, and the Negreira case.
On Messi returning to Camp Nou to take photos
— At that time, Messi was with some national team friends and Pepe Costa. They thought it was a good opportunity, so they decided to come over. The security director contacted the stadium coordinator, and then they entered the stadium.
On Messi's departure
— I am a Barcelona fan, but the most important thing is the club itself. If I were a member of the club, I would fully understand the actions of the Barcelona president.
On only contacting Messi once after his departure
— We talked on the phone on his birthday, which was the day he left. Alejandro (Echevarría) arranged for us to contact each other. It was a friendly conversation, but there was no follow-up. The whole thing makes me sad. When he was 16 years old, we signed his first contract with him, and then we renewed it many times. We have a good relationship with his family and with him personally.
On honoring Messi
— It depends on them, but I am willing to work for it, such as a tribute event, building a statue, or some other form of recognition. In the club's 125-year history, the Messi era is one of the most glorious, if not the most glorious. He deserves recognition. He is closely connected with Barcelona, has given a lot to the club, and the club has also given him a lot. I hope we can meet again.
On Javier Tebas
— He is a noble person who keeps his word. We have rebuilt our relationship because once an agreement is reached, he will keep his promise, which makes me feel at ease. Florentino's remarks about him are unreasonable and slanderous. Real Madrid wants to cultivate a president who is loyal to them. Although Tebas claims to be a Real Madrid fan, they do not support him. I think they have decided to let someone similar to them hold this position.
They have been trying to drive Tebas away for years. They are very unhappy, saying that the referees are biased against them... and their relationship with the Football Federation is not good. Real Madrid's influence makes me feel that the situation is not good. I would rather let Tebas continue to lead La Liga than take the risk of choosing someone else.
On Real Madrid and your relationship with Florentino
— In their VIP box, power is obvious, which is completely different from Barcelona, which advocates freedom. Florentino and I respect each other and are very harmonious in the system, but the Negreira case is too much. They are dragging their feet like chewing gum because they know they have nothing to say. They are suffering from a severe Barcelona syndrome. At their gatherings, they talk about Barcelona, about referees... about all Barcelona goals that should be invalidated.
On the Negreira case
— In court, we are the only ones who have provided evidence that we once provided advice to referees, including reports and videos. We never bribed referees. In the 72 years since the establishment of the Referee Committee, Real Madrid has had club members, former players, or people associated with Real Madrid serving as referees.
On the current Barcelona
— Yamal represents the team's present and future. We are building a highly competitive football project.
