Laporta won more than two-thirds of the vote, as he was able to maintain support from the first-team players, including Lamine Yamal. After a night of celebration at the legendary Luz de Gas venue, the newly elected president has set a frantic pace for his first week back at the helm of Barcelona.
Barcelona are set to debut a special kit for World Down Syndrome Day against Newcastle United. The defining feature of this kit is its unique typeface, which was designed by Anna Vives, a talented young Catalan artist who has Down Syndrome.
Barcelona will head into the game following a demanding midweek fixture in the UEFA Champions League. The Blaugrana travelled to England to face Newcastle United at St James' Park in the first leg of their round of 16 tie. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, leaving everything to play for in the second leg at Camp Nou.
