Joan Laporta promises to invite the Pope to Camp Nou if he wins the election...

The Pope will be invited for a truly special occasion!

Details: According to The Touchline, 63-year-old candidate for the presidency of Catalan giants Barcelona, Joan Laporta, has assured fans that if he is victorious in the election, he will personally call the Pope and invite him to Catalonia.

Laporta stated that he will ask Pope Francis to bless the newly renovated Camp Nou, considering it a highly symbolic gesture.

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Barcelona’s management began the Camp Nou renovation in 2023, and according to media reports, the project cost around 1.5 billion euros. Due to paperwork issues, the Blaugrana were unable to return to their home ground for a long time, but on November 22, Hansi Flick’s side finally played a La Liga match at the revamped stadium. On that occasion, the Catalans demolished Athletic Bilbao with a stunning 4-0 victory.

The Barcelona presidential election will take place on March 15, and the winner will assume office on July 1.

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