Laporta Secures Crushing 66% Win in Andorra FC Barcelona Election

FC Barcelona members in Andorra delivered a resounding win for Joan Laporta in Sunday's presidential election, with 562 votes cast at the Andorra la Vella Congress Centre—the highest local turnout ever and the sixth highest across all polling stations club-wide. Laporta captured 371 votes, or 66.01%, while Víctor Font received 179, or 31.85%, alongside 12 blank ballots and no null votes. The result bolsters Laporta's overall victory, securing his return as club president for another five years.

Polling opened smoothly at 9am, drawing a steady stream of voters from the Principat, nearby Pyrenean districts like Alt Urgell and Cerdanya, and weekend visitors—including skiers arriving in full gear. Organisers noted 136 votes by 11am, around 200 shortly after (with one early count of 156), and 251 by noon. Crowds peaked with queues prompting a barrier for orderly access, as families and voters of all ages participated under universal suffrage rules allowing any member to cast ballots at one of five stations in Catalonia and Andorra.

A private area safeguarded ballot secrecy, overseen by representatives from the Laporta and Font campaigns. Local turnout targeted roughly 700 eligible Andorran members over 18, from about 800 affiliates, though broader access swelled numbers. While club-wide participation reached 42.34%—the second lowest since universal voting began in 1997—Andorra reaffirmed its status with one of the world's highest per-capita Barça membership rates.

Laporta's dominance echoed his 2021 local win, where he took about 60% of 442 votes. Supporters praised his crisis leadership, financial recovery efforts, La Masia commitment, competitive record, and clout for projects like Camp Nou financing. A veteran member highlighted his club knowledge and ruin-avoidance skills. A father with his children stressed proven management amid ongoing economic challenges and the need for stability. Others valued his organisational familiarity and global influence.

A smaller group backed Font for a management shift, more professionalisation, and long-term planning. Polls closed at 9pm, with Andorran tallies confirmed that evening.