FC Barcelona governance and financial stability

FC Barcelona has faced a series of legal, political, and financial challenges under the presidency of Joan Laporta.

In July 2026, a Barcelona court dismissed a fraud lawsuit involving Laporta, sporting director Rafa Yuste, and related companies, finding no evidence of criminal intent regarding the Reus Deportiu investment. Concurrently, the club faced internal political tension as former presidential candidate Marc Ciria announced plans to appeal a Catalan Sports Tribunal ruling that had invalidated his candidacy due to a lack of required signatures.

By August 2026, focus shifted toward the club’s long-term economic sustainability. While revenue reached 994 million euros for the 2024/25 period, this growth relied heavily on the use of “levers,” such as selling percentages of audiovisual rights and digital assets. Despite a reduction in debt from the 533 million euros inherited in 2021 to 469 million euros, concerns persist regarding the sustainability of trading future assets for immediate liquidity and the club’s ability to meet upcoming obligations for new stadium construction.