Barcelona member takes legal action against Laporta ahead of March elections

Europe 25 February 2026 at 23:00

Khaled Hegazy

News Editor

A Barcelona member has filed a legal complaint against Joan Laporta ahead of the club’s presidential elections on 15 March.

A new twist in Barcelona’s election race

The build-up to Barcelona’s presidential elections has taken dramatic turn after club member launched legal action against Joan Laporta who is running again for the top job.

Barcelona are set to elect a new board on 15 March following the recent resignation of Laporta’s board, a step required before standing in the upcoming vote.

The election is expected to shape the club’s direction during critical period on and off the pitch.

Lawsuit filed ahead of key vote

According to Mundo Deportivo, a member named Isidro Navarro has filed lawsuit accusing Laporta of receiving money through unjustified commissions.

Navarro is not from Barcelona, as he is linked to the city of Toledo but he has had a long-standing relationship with the Catalan club.

His membership had ended some time ago before he decided to reactivate it.

Reports say Navarro renewed his membership to gain the legal right to submit the complaint against Laporta in court.

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