Laporta wins 5 more years as president of Barcelona after thousands vote in club election

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Joan Laporta was reelected as the president of FC Barcelona for another five years after winning a leadership vote among members of the Spanish soccer powerhouse on Sunday.

Shortly after midnight in Barcelona, the club announced Laporta had won.

His only rival, Víctor Font, had earlier conceded defeat and congratulated Laporta “for his unquestionable victory.”

With the counting now over, Barcelona said Laporta received 68% of the votes.

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