The candidate for the presidency of FC Barcelona Joan Laporta has campaigned again and reiterates that he feels more capable than ever to lead FC Barcelona: "I want Barcelona to be for everyone, I am prepared and confident." Laporta did not view the closure of Arda's signing by the Management Board favorably: "They have exceeded themselves in the signing, as I expected. I had no doubts that they would act in favor of one candidacy, Bartomeu's. I would leave the decision to Abidal, who is our sports director, and I would talk to Luis Enrique."

His ace in the hole:

"If we win, we would like to bring in Pogba. I have a very good relationship with Mino Raiola, his agent and the key to the signing, and as I have discussed with Abidal, he fits perfectly to strengthen Barcelona's midfield."

About Luis Enrique:

"It is fair for him to continue, but the renewal, knowing that there were elections, was not necessary."

Casillas' departure:

"He is a great player and a great guy. Everything started to get complicated with Mourinho and he has entered a trend in which the best thing for him is to go to another club. It is strange that Casillas gets booed at the Bernabeu, it's like if they booed Puyol here."

Sergio Ramos:

"He is one of the best central defenders in the world, but I prefer Pique. I wouldn't sign him for what he represents for Madrid. The relationship with Barcelona is to improve his contract."

Politics and football:

"I believe that politics should be done with sports, of course. All countries in the world are proud to have a successful sport and all countries do it. I am not against Spain, the United States, or Catalonia doing politics with sports. A football club should contribute to the country."

Booing the national anthem:

"I was in the box and I thought it was in bad taste to start booing, but if I had been in the stands, I would have booed the anthem."

About Catalonia:

"Barcelona is a global club, where all ideologies fit. But it is evident that we are Catalans and we have to promote it worldwide."

UEFA investigation:

"Miguel Cardenal seemed to be happy about the opening of the investigation. I found it improper for a Secretary of State to gloat and be happy cooking the investigation."