In what has been an intensely scrutinized week for FC Barcelona, the membership’s president, Joan Laporta, has discovered himself on the heart of one other controversy.
This time, the problem stems from his behaviour throughout the semi-final match at King Abdoullah Stadium in Jeddah, the place Barcelona secured their spot within the Spanish Tremendous Cup last.
It was there that Laporta made a public assertion of types, dedicating a sleeve reduce to his critics following the Increased Sports activities Council’s choice to permit gamers Dani Olmo and Pau Victor to be registered once more by the membership.
The incident was captured by Televisió de Catalunya’s cameras, displaying Laporta in a visibly agitated state within the VIP space of the Saudi stadium.
RFEF contemplating motion towards Laporta
Based on Diario SPORT, his actions have reportedly not sat properly with the RFEF, which is now contemplating opening disciplinary proceedings towards him.
RFEF didn’t like Laporta’s conduct in Saudi Arabia (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Photographs)
The Federation, beneath the brand new management of Rafael Louzan, has been cautious in its public statements concerning the registration of Olmo and Víctor however has not shied away from addressing Laporta’s conduct.
Laporta’s actions have been interpreted by many as a direct response to the criticisms and challenges he has confronted, notably in mild of the registration points surrounding two of his key gamers.
His dedication to defend the rights of Olmo and Victor paid off, enabling them to play within the upcoming Tremendous Cup last.
Nonetheless, this victory on the pitch may include off-field penalties because the RFEF deliberates on the appropriateness of Laporta’s behaviour throughout the match.
Laporta, for his half, is unlikely to be fazed by any disciplinary actions and is more likely to proceed the combat towards the authorities.