""Like Kubala and Cruyff, I think Messi deserves a statue, and we should also arrange a testimonial match, which we're open to doing whenever they want," said Laporta. "It would be wonderful to see, given everything he's given to Barça, and I also want to say that Barça have given him a lot. I think the statue and the tribute are what he deserves," he added. "He has a valid contract where he is, and it ends in 2028. I think that would be ideal.""
""The club has sent a letter to the Federation, which oversees the Technical Committee of Referees. It's a very well-argued document, attempting to be constructive with indisputable facts," he said, kicking things off. "And that was before the stamp on Kounde... And we Barça fans are also proud of Girona; those of us from Barcelona also have a part of"
Joan Laporta visited Girona to present his re-election project under the slogan "Defensem el Barça". He outlined the programme's main pillars and answered questions from members and supporters. Laporta proposed honouring Lionel Messi with a statue and a testimonial match, and noted Messi's contract where he is ends in 2028. Laporta focused heavily on refereeing, alleging a trend unfavourable to Barcelona and favourable to Real Madrid. The club has sent a letter to the Federation overseeing the Technical Committee of Referees, described as a well-argued, constructive document with indisputable facts. He referenced specific incidents in the Girona match, including a foul on Jules Koundé.
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