Former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has launched a fierce attack on club president Joan Laporta, accusing him of dishonesty, mismanagement and deliberately preventing the return of club legend Lionel Messi, intensifying tensions ahead of the club’s presidential elections this spring.
The dispute, rooted in Xavi’s controversial dismissal in May 2024, has resurfaced just weeks before Barcelona members prepare to vote for their next president, with Laporta seeking re-election against challenger Victor Font.
Few figures embody Barcelona’s identity more than Xavi.
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