Former Barcelona board member demands Laporta's explanation for Messi's exit - 'Tell us the real reason' | Barca Universal

"If responsible management is not implemented, Barça has no future."

"In recent months, I have listened to the members. If the club belongs to the members, it makes no sense not to listen to them."

"They have been lying and hiding the figures for four years. Barça is a serious club and should set an example. A president is given the responsibility to manage, not to take ownership of the club. The billion figure is terrifying."

Xavier Vilajoana publicly criticized Joan Laporta and held him directly responsible for Lionel Messi's 2021 exit from Barcelona. He demanded a clear, honest explanation to supporters about why the club allowed Messi to leave. Vilajoana warned that without responsible management Barça has no future and argued that current leadership has been disconnected from club principles and member input. He accused the administration of lying and hiding financial figures for four years and challenged claims that the board saved the club, saying asset sales averted a potential one-billion-euro loss and devalued the first team.

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