Joan Laporta’s Multilingual Surprise: Impresses French YouTuber at Ballon d’Or Gala

Language can be a powerful tool for connection and communication, and Joan Laporta, the President of Barcelona, showcased his linguistic prowess to a surprised French YouTuber, Mohleking, during the Ballon d’Or gala.

As Mohleking greeted Laporta, the Barca president responded with a warm and traditional “Visca Barca!” before seamlessly transitioning into French. He expressed, “I’m from Barcelona. I support Barca, I love Barca a lot. Thank you. I respect all the teams.” Mohleking, taken aback by Laporta’s fluency in French, complimented him, exclaiming, “You speak very, very good French!” The memorable exchange was captured and shared by Mohleking on his YouTube channel, emphasizing that the moment was entirely genuine.

Interestingly, while Laporta conversed in French with the YouTuber, he delivered his official speech in Catalan during the Ballon d’Or ceremony. This linguistic versatility not only highlights Laporta’s ability to connect with fans from different backgrounds but also exemplifies the diversity and inclusivity of the global football community. The exchange serves as a testament to the universal language of football and the bonds it can create across borders and languages.