It has been a difficult couple of weeks for Barcelona, however membership president Joan Laporta stays in good spirits. And that was made clear throughout a latest interview he has accomplished.
As per MD, Laporta spoke on a lot of subjects when talking to 3cat, with a kind of being Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick. Somewhat comically, he in contrast the German to Hollywood actor Russell Crowe.
“Flick is Gladiator, he seems like Russell Crowe. He’s a discover, an ideal coach. He’s very treatable, he has a great feeling. He’s German, however he has sensitivity to everybody. He’s very demanding, you possibly can’t change his plans as a result of he’s very Germanic. However on the similar time it has a variety of sensitivity. I’m very snug and really pleased with him.”
Laporta additionally spoke being president of Barcelona – a job he may have till at the very least subsequent 12 months, when the brand new elections are held.
“A Barça president must be accountable, he has to inform the reality as a result of Barça solely has one phrase. You’ll be able to’t imagine anybody, however it’s a must to imagine you. And for that it’s a must to adjust to what you say. And above all he has to like Barça and the individuals. He has to place the pursuits of Barça and others forward of his personal.
“It’s important to be understanding in lots of issues. Barça could be very inclusive, it accepts all types of thought, ideologies. Barça is greater than a membership as a result of it represents Catalonia and on the similar time it’s a world membership. That is the greatness of Barça, which admits everybody,” stated the president. And he additionally made self-criticism: “I’ve to care for outbursts as a result of I’m passionate. After I get indignant I’m like a bottle of cava. I explode however it doesn’t final very lengthy, I’m not spiteful. You’ll be able to’t reside with resentment.”
Laporta: “We belief to pay Messi the tribute he deserves”
Laporta was additionally requested about his relationship with Barcelona icon Lionel Messi, as he additionally confirmed plans for a correct tribute to be held for the Argentine – provided that he didn’t obtain a farewell ceremony upon his shock exit 4 years in the past.
“We now have had an excellent relationship for a very long time. Once we didn’t renew the contract it broke down a bit. After which we roughly recovered it. We belief to pay him the good tribute he deserves.”