FCBARCELONA.CAT

06.07.2008 12:48

“To vote no to the censure is to vote yes to freedom”

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Laporta carried out his right to vote at poll station 58. Laporta explained that “it is important that the people vote as the company would be democratically reinforced”. He also stated that “voting no to the censure is to vote yes to freedom.”

The president, who has acknowledged that he is “satisfied with the good turnout”. “There has been a good turnout and at the desired rhythm which favours the company making it a day of democracy and the institution will come out reinforced”, he made his vote at 11.33a.m. Laporta had no problems showing off his vote and called for a ‘no’ to the vote of censure: “To vote no to the censure is to vote yes to freedom. It is important that the people take part and I hope that the ‘no’ vote wins.

He is confident it will go no further

Asked whether he would still be president on Monday, Laporta was very clear: “The club members have to decide and that’s what today is all about. But I’m convinced that the vote of censure will go no further.”

Respectful majority

With reference to the atmosphere that he found at this Sunday’s vote, Laporta stated that he had met “many members who have given us their heartfelt support, the majority have been very respectful”. The president also pointed out that a small “minority” hadn’t: “apart from a small group, who haven’t acted as they should, they ought to be more tolerant and respect everyone’s opinion, the majority have been perfectly behaved.”

He calls for calm

Joan Laporta also spoke of the image he has given as president in these last five years in the position: “The image I have given these last five years has been correct and I don’t think there are any reasons for presenting this censure. I would like some calm to be able to run the club well.”