Elena Fort Hopes for Laporta’s Second Term as FC Barcelona President
In a recent interview with RAC1, Elena Fort, the Vice President of FC Barcelona, expressed her desire to see President Joan Laporta undertake a second term to complete the ongoing initiatives. She shared insights on various topics, including the potential for a female president, her contributions to normalizing women in high-level management, concerns about Alexia Putellas’ call-up, the club’s current state, and the intriguing incident involving Laporta’s canapés after the Granada match.
Excerpt: “No. The day-to-day at Barça is very intense, and I don’t consider myself a candidate. I hope Laporta can have a second term and finish the work. I would like that. He is stronger than ever,” Fort stated regarding potential presidential candidacy.
Other Highlights:
- Discussion on the readiness of FC Barcelona for a female president and challenges within the football world.
- Fort reflects on her potential legacy in normalizing the presence of women in high-level management roles.
- Insights into the club’s concerns about Alexia Putellas’ call-up and managing the situation.
- Evaluation of the club’s current state, acknowledging improvements since 2021.
- Thoughts on the ongoing Camp Nou renovation works and the anticipated return to the ‘Spotify Camp Nou’ by late 2024.
Note: The excerpts are paraphrased for brevity and clarity.
