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Laporta says Barcelona play the best football and aim for every title
Barcelona president Joan Laporta praised the team’s football under coach Hansi Flick, saying it is the best in Europe and the world.
He made the comments in Istanbul, hours before Barcelona were due to face Galatasaray in the Champions League.
Laporta said Barcelona want to compete for every title and have a strong, balanced squad.
He credited Flick and sporting director Deco with building a positive atmosphere and strong team spirit.
He avoided discussing Real Madrid, joking that he could keep talking if he did not bring up Vinicius.
Laporta also said he hopes teenager Lamine Yamal wins the Ballon d’Or.
Barcelona see the Champions League and other competitions as targets this season, and Laporta said the team was motivated for the Galatasaray match.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta said the club play the best football in Europe and the world.
He said Barcelona aim to compete for every title this season.
Laporta praised the atmosphere in the squad and the cooperation between coach Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco.
He said Barcelona were in a good period and ready to face Galatasaray in the Champions League in Istanbul.
Laporta also said he hopes Lamine Yamal wins the Ballon d'Or.
- Who
- Joan Laporta, president of Barcelona.
- What
- He said Barcelona play the best football in Europe and the world and aim to compete for every title.
- When
- 13 October 2026, ahead of Barcelona's Champions League match against Galatasaray.
- Where
- Istanbul, where Barcelona were due to face Galatasaray.
- Why
- Laporta was discussing the team's level, mood and ambitions for the season.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Laporta spoke about Barcelona's performance and ambitions ahead of the Champions League match against Galatasaray in Istanbul.
Laporta said Barcelona would return to Istanbul to compete for the Super Cup and the Cup.
- Club president
- Joan Laporta
- Coach
- Hansi Flick
- Sporting director
- Deco
- Upcoming opponent
- Galatasaray
- Match venue
- Istanbul
- Stated ambition
- Compete for all the competitions Barcelona take part in
What people are saying
Barcelona, with all humility, play the best football in Europe and the world.
Our ambition is to be candidates to win all the competitions we take part in.
I hope Lamine wins the Ballon d'Or, he deserves it.
The atmosphere and the team spirit are the key to everything
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