🎙️ He's only human: Laporta slams Gil Manzano and backs Flick | OneFootball

Joan Laporta took advantage of his presence at the World in Progress forum today to send a few messages about refereeing and the current state of the club.

The president of Barcelona did not miss the opportunity to defend Hansi Flick after his expulsion against Girona for protesting, including gestures, a decision by Gil Manzano.

“I stand up for Flick. He is human, and a reaction like the one he had in football can happen. It is part of the passion of football, and it is not meant to harm anyone,” the president opines.

Furthermore, Laporta went further and believes that "Gil Manzano was wrong in anticipating Flick's reaction."

Laporta, El Clásico, and Miami

The top executive of Barcelona recalled that the relationship with Real Madrid is one of "institutional respect" and that El Clásico is a match where the leadership is at stake.

Regarding the possible match against Villarreal in Miami, he again emphasized the initiative as beneficial for American fans. "Barça has many fans in that area, and it is positive for the club's international projection,” he stated.

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