"Both candidates have presented the required number of 2,337 signatures to proceed, while Marc Ciria has fallen short and is out of the race. Ciria, who had promised Hansi Flick transfer funds of €110 million and vowed to bring Lionel Messi back, presented 2,844 signatures but only 2,247 were valid, leaving him 90 short."
"Laporta submitted 8,170 signatures (with 7,226 validated) and Font came up with 5,144 (and 4,440 validated). The two candidates will now continue on the campaign trail ahead of the elections on March 15th."
"Laporta remains the favorite to win and be re-elected. He beat Font last time in 2021, winning 54 per cent of the vote, while Font finished on 29.99 per cent and Toni Freixa took 8.58 per cent."
Barcelona confirmed Joan Laporta and Victor Font as the official candidates for the club's presidential election scheduled for March 15th. Both candidates successfully submitted the required 2,337 valid signatures to proceed. Laporta submitted 8,170 signatures with 7,226 validated, while Font presented 5,144 with 4,440 validated. Marc Ciria was eliminated from the race after submitting 2,844 signatures, but only 2,247 were deemed valid, falling 90 short of the requirement. Ciria had promised significant transfer funds and pledged to bring Lionel Messi back to the club. Laporta is considered the favorite, having previously defeated Font in 2021 with 54 percent of the vote compared to Font's 29.99 percent.
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