FC Barcelona officials cleared in fraud case as election dispute escalates

A Barcelona court dismissed a fraud lawsuit involving club president Joan Laporta, sporting director Rafa Yuste and related companies, stating there was no evidence of criminal intent or fraudulent activity in the Reus Deportiu investment.

Separately, former presidential candidate Marc Ciria criticized a Catalan Sports Tribunal ruling that invalidated his candidacy for lacking 90 signatures, claiming his members' rights were violated and announcing plans to appeal the decision.