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| Image: President Joan Laporta |
Barcelona President Joan Laporta expressed immense pride and emotion following a Ballon d’Or gala that served as a powerful testament to the club’s global stature. The evening was marked by significant achievements for Barça across both the men’s and women’s games.
Laporta highlighted Aitana BonmatÃ’s extraordinary third Ballon d’Or as a historic and deserved victory, noting his deep personal pride in her gracious acceptance. He also extended congratulations to fellow award winners Salma Paralluelo and Lena Oberdorf, underscoring that their success is a direct result of the strength and investment in Barça’s women’s football department. These accolades, Laporta emphasized, allow the club to celebrate historic milestones on a globally recognized stage.
On the men’s side, the President celebrated Lamine Yamal’s unprecedented second consecutive Kopa Trophy, an achievement no other young player in history has accomplished. Laporta believes this recognition will further motivate the prodigious talent to continue his development as a dedicated team player and professional. He stressed the importance of the entire club uniting to support Yamal’s continued growth.
The deeply Catalan flavor of the event, with legends Ronaldinho and Andrés Iniesta presenting awards, and the presence of players like Raphinha and Pau CubarsÃ, made it a distinctly Barça-centric celebration. While acknowledging that the club tied with Paris Saint-Germain in the total award count, Laporta confidently stated his hope to break that tie this season. Ultimately, he concluded, the gala was a profound source of pride, demonstrating the enduring respect and recognition FC Barcelona commands within the world of football.
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