"Joan Laporta has resigned as Barcelona president ahead of re-standing for the role when club members go to the polls on March 15. Club regulations stipulate that the incumbent president must stand down ahead of elections, with a management commission overseeing the day-to-day running of the club in the meantime. That commission will be managed by Rafa Yuste, who has been one of Laporta's vice presidents since his election in 2021."
"That commission will be managed by Rafa Yuste, who has been one of Laporta's vice presidents since his election in 2021. Laporta will face opposition for the presidency from Víctor Font, Marc Ciria, Xavier Vilajoana and Joan Camprubí, who have all announced their candidacies. For their names to eventually be on the ballot on March 15, though, they first need to get 2,321 signatures from club members backing their candidacy."
Joan Laporta resigned as Barcelona president to re-run when club members vote on March 15. Club rules require the incumbent to step down before elections and a management commission will run daily operations in the interim. Rafa Yuste, a vice-president since 2021, will manage that commission. Candidates declared so far include Víctor Font, Marc Ciria, Xavier Vilajoana and Joan Camprubí, each needing 2,321 member signatures to appear on the ballot. Laporta previously served as president from 2003 to 2010 and was elected again in 2021. Campaign issues likely to influence votes include potential summer signings, club finances, the final-stage redevelopment of Spotify Camp Nou and any future role for Lionel Messi.
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