Laporta Announces Barça Play and Major Club Reforms in Inauguration Speech
On July 1, 2026, FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta delivered his inauguration speech, announcing the launch of 'Barça Play,' a free audiovisual platform for members, and convening an Assembly to address Espai Barça cost overruns of 300-400 million euros. He reaffirmed the club's member-owned model, reported over €1.1 billion annual revenue, and proposed a statute reform via referendum. The event underscores Laporta's focus on digital engagement, financial transparency, and institutional modernization.
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Laporta Launches Barça Play, Club's New Audiovisual Platform After Barça One Failure
FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta presented Barça Play, a new audiovisual content platform, at an event in Barcelona's Load Gallery. The platform, accessible via the club's website and app, offers free access to members, featuring youth football matches, documentaries, interviews, historical matches, and live celebrations. This initiative follows the failure of the previous platform, Barça One. Laporta emphasized the platform's role in connecting with members and global fans, highlighting the popularity of youth team matches on the defunct Barça TV.
Feed MRSS-S fc_barcelona_aLaporta Launches Barça Play, Club's New Audiovisual Platform After Barça One Failure
FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta presented Barça Play, the club's new audiovisual content platform, at an event in Barcelona's Load Gallery. The platform, accessible via the official website and club app, offers free access to members for a wide range of content including youth football matches, documentaries, interviews, reports, and historical matches. This launch follows the failure of the previous platform, Barça One. Laporta emphasized the platform's role in connecting with members and fans worldwide, highlighting the popularity of youth team matches on the defunct Barça TV. The platform aims to provide exclusive digital ecosystem access to club members.
Feed MRSS-S fc_barcelona_aLaporta: Barcelona Will Remain Member-Owned as Long as We Manage the Club
At his inauguration ceremony on July 1, FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta reaffirmed the club's commitment to its member-owned model, stating it will not become a corporate or state-owned entity. He highlighted Barcelona's 150,000+ members, 480 million global fans, and over 1,000 fan clubs. Laporta reported annual revenue exceeding €1.1 billion, historic sponsorship deals with Nike and Spotify, and a Forbes valuation rise from $4.8 billion (2021) to $5.7 billion (January 2024). He announced the upcoming launch of Barça Play, a free streaming platform for youth team matches, and outlined plans to lead in AI application in sports. Laporta also revealed a statute reform via referendum to protect the ownership model and strengthen member participation. Other initiatives include placing the Barça Foundation logo on first-team jerseys, creating an Accessibility and Inclusion Department, and a Governance Department. He emphasized institutional stability and the club's values of sustainability, equality, diversity, and Catalan identity, concluding with 'Visca Barça, Visca Catalunya.'
虎扑 - 足球Laporta Announces Assembly for Espai Barça and Reform of Club Statutes
In his inauguration speech, FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta announced the convening of an Assembly to update members on the Espai Barça project, including the Spotify Camp Nou expansion to 105,000 seats. He confirmed works are on track but acknowledged a cost overrun of 300-400 million euros, requiring member approval to increase Goldman Sachs credit by up to 500 million euros. Laporta also announced a profound reform of the club's Statutes, to be submitted to a referendum, aimed at modernizing regulations while protecting the member-owned model. He highlighted the club's 50 European Cups across all sections and reaffirmed Barcelona's multi-sport identity and global standing.
FútbolLaporta Announces Launch of 'Barça Play' During Inauguration Speech
Joan Laporta, during his inauguration speech as FC Barcelona president on July 1, 2026, announced the imminent launch of 'Barça Play,' an audiovisual content platform. Accessible via the club's official website and app, the platform will allow all members to watch training football and sectional matches for free, except those whose broadcast rights have already been sold to other platforms or television channels. Laporta emphasized the platform's ease of use and also highlighted the significant growth in users and revenue generated by the club's official YouTube channel, as well as the importance of social media in promoting the Barça brand globally. The announcement marks an early initiative of his new presidency to expand digital engagement with fans.
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