Barcelona achieved a double victory last night: they eliminated Athletic Bilbao to reach the Super Cup final and received positive news from the sports court, allowing them to register Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor. However, amidst the mix of relief and frustration after a tense week, the leaders of the Catalan club seemingly forgot their manners. The match in Jeddah was overshadowed by a series of verbal altercations. Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, had a heated exchange with Jon Uriarte, the president of Athletic Bilbao. But this paled in comparison to the behavior of Joan Laporta in the VIP box.🎥 Laporta’s reaction to the CSD news: pic.twitter.com/qDYQbrTZ8d— Reshad Rahman (@ReshadFCB) January 8, 2025 Before the match, Barcelona learned they had won their legal battle and would be able to register Olmo and Víctor for the remainder of the season. Hansi Flick shared the news with the players, sparking celebrations within the Catalan club. However, not everyone in La Liga was pleased. Athletic Bilbao’s representatives were particularly upset with the reversal of the registration decision.”We’re only eight days into the new year, and we’re witnessing something astonishing. Some situations are grotesque, like this one,” said Jon Uriarte, president of Athletic Bilbao.Barcelona’s sporting director Deco was quick to respond:”Every club has its problems, and everyone should focus on their own. At Barça, we strive to do things the right way, as best we can. Whether we’re right or not is a matter of justice. There’s a reason for everything” he said.In the nick of time – Barca register Olmo!This verbal sparring was merely a prelude to Joan Laporta’s explosive behavior. Reports from Spanish media describe Laporta as being visibly enraged in the VIP box, striking seats with his fists and feet, pointing fingers at high-ranking officials, and accusing them of trying to sabotage his club. Allegedly, he hurled insults at members of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), calling them cowards, shameless, spineless, and even “sons of b****es.” Members of the RFEF reportedly left the VIP box following Laporta’s outburst. Later, Laporta had a private conversation with RFEF president Rafael Louzán. While some accounts suggest there was no shouting, they confirm inappropriate behavior and disrespect, aligning with the general narrative. The differences between versions seem to be minor—whether the tone was raised or not, the incident clearly highlighted tensions and a lack of decorum.##NAJAVA_MECA_8617639##
