If you are an actor...

If you are an actor...

According toMundodeportivo.

Background

Laporta, president of FC Barcelona, ​​is facing increasing criticism over his management of finances and future projects. Increasing debts and financial claims may affect the club's stability and ability to compete in the Spanish League.

Why is this important?

The questions posed to Barcelona's management address vital issues related to transparency and the club's debt. With debts rising to €2.441 billion, members are wondering whether the club still belongs to them or is under the control of creditors. These issues directly affect Barcelona's future and its upcoming projects.

Key points

• If I were an actor...
• The article addresses ten important questions that any representative of FC Barcelona members can ask the current administration, focusing on the topics of transparency, debt and future projects.
• Si yo fuera compromisario…, por Xavier Bosch.

Since 2000, **Mundoportivo** has been giving me the opportunity to ask some questions that I would address to **Barcelona's management** if I had the honor of being one of the representatives. Here are ten possible questions for the club president.

1. Why is the association still not attended by members?
Six years into the pandemic, it is no longer acceptable to keep members away in the name of increasing participation and reducing economic costs. Online assembly is a farce, an undemocratic move. Three years ago, at the 2023 Assembly, Laporta pledged to the members that meetings would return to a hybrid format, in-person and electronic. But, nothing happened.

2. Why ask for more money for the project if things have been agreed with LEMC?
In Laporta's press conference (9/2/2023), he said that LEMK is in line with the dates requested by Barcelona and has set a guaranteed maximum price. But nothing was fulfilled. The project has been delayed for more than a year, its costs have risen significantly, and now we are being asked to approve another 300 million euros to finance the project.

3. Does saving Barcelona mean turning it into the most indebted club in Europe?
Debts have increased by 357 million euros in one year, to 2.441 billion euros, of which about 700 million are due in the short term. In return, assets worth 900 million were sold, while Barcelona continues to grow in negative money. Does the club still belong to the members or does it actually belong to its creditors?

4. Does “more than just a club” mean apartments in Dubai and a theme park at the Camp Nou?
After five years of losses, it is clear that Barcelona needs to increase revenue. But is it appropriate to establish a children's entertainment park in the heart of Camp Nou? How much does the Israeli company pay for this? Why are we being asked today to approve a housing project in the United Arab Emirates that will last until 2055?

5. How long will we play at Stade Louis Kompany?
After almost two seasons at Camp Nou, we will return to Montjuïc in August because it takes at least four months to cover the stadium. But, can a return to Camp Nou in January 2028 be guaranteed?

6. Can all participants be guaranteed that they will return to their seats?
Again, same question. After the project ends, will the 84,000 participants be able to return to their usual seats?

7. Are you satisfied with the treatment Mark Casado received?
It is clear that the coach chooses his players, but why was Casado kept out of team training?

8. Why was there voting at any table with one record during the elections?
The election results were clear. But why was it possible for anyone to vote at any table using only an ID?

9. Why are world champions still marginalized at Camp Nou?
Elsewhere, champion players are honored. But at Camp Nou, that did not happen.

10. When will the new Palau Blaugrana be built?
The new construction was scheduled to cost approximately 420 million euros. We are now in the year 2026 and we know nothing about the project. When will the business start?

What's next?

It is expected that pressure will continue on Laporta's administration to answer these questions and provide clear plans to deal with debts and future projects. As discontent grows among members, the club may face greater challenges in maintaining public support. If these issues are not addressed, Barcelona's reputation in La Liga may suffer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened with FC Barcelona?

FC Barcelona is facing major financial problems, as its debts increased by 357 million euros in one year, reaching 2.441 billion euros.

Who confirmed that things with Lemak were not completed?

The club's president, Laporta, confirmed in a press conference that matters with Lemke had not been implemented as agreed.

Why is more money now being asked for projects?

More money is being requested because the project has been delayed for more than a year and its costs have increased significantly.

What changes are taking place in the association?

The association is still in-person for members, despite Laporta's pledge to return it to a hybrid format.

Will Barcelona become the most indebted club in Europe?

Yes, rising debts indicate that Barcelona may become the most indebted club in Europe.

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