Classic Chants as Fans Welcome Laporta to Ballon d’Or Gala

In a scene reminiscent of classic football fandom, passionate supporters were heard chanting Leo Messi’s name as soon as Joan Laporta made his appearance on the red carpet at the Ballon d’Or ceremony.

It appears that fans are taking the opportunity to remind Laporta of his inability to retain the Argentine legend at Barcelona for the entirety of his career.

The Barcelona president is currently in Paris to celebrate Aitana Bonmati’s Ballon d’Or nomination, and the eagerly awaited ceremony is set to commence in approximately one hour.