‘Farcial but strategic’ – Joan Laporta hits back at Florentino Perez for trying to ‘use Barcelona in a grotesque way’
Joan Laporta, the president of FC Barcelona, has responded strongly to Real Madrid's Florentino Perez regarding recent comments about referees and league titles. He accused Perez of trying to distract from Real Madrid's lack of trophies by attacking Barcelona. Laporta emphasized that Barcelona will not tolerate being used as a scapegoat for Madrid's issues.
- ▪Joan Laporta criticized Florentino Perez for his comments about referees and league titles.
- ▪Laporta believes Perez's remarks are a distraction from Real Madrid's trophyless run.
- ▪He stated that Barcelona will not allow itself to be used to cover up Madrid's problems.
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