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FootballJoan Laporta: Video Shows How Barcelona Boss Was Drenched in Water While Celebrating La Liga Title
- Barcelona president Joan Laporta was spotted participating in some pretty epic scenes
- Laporta witnessed his side end their four-year La Liga title drought in style
- A resounding win ensured Barcelona were crowned champions of Spain with four games left
Joan Laporta joined in on the action as Barcelona's playing body celebrated their La Liga triumph after beating Catalan rivals Espanyol 4-2.
La Blaugrana's title celebrations on the pitch were truncated by enraged Espanyol fans, who took to the pitch to register their displeasure with their rivals celebrating their success on their field.
According to talkSPORT, the players had to rush into the dressing room, and from there, they continued with their celebrations as the club president could not resist the temptation of celebrating with the players.
Laporta got drenched in water as Brazilian winger Raphinha led the players in their mischief. It did not deter the 60-year-old, who celebrated with a lot of zest, even leading "Campeones" chants while holding arms with the squad.
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The Barcelona president was in a festive mood after the league win, assuring fans that he will spare no effort in bringing Lionel Messi back to the club this summer. He also expressed optimism about acquiring new players in the upcoming transfer window.
According to SB Nation, both the men's and women's teams of the club will celebrate their respective league titles with an open-top bus tour throughout the city, starting at 6 pm local time from Camp Nou, as confirmed by the club.
Laporta vows to bring Messi back
Meanwhile, Joan Laporta has vowed to do "everything" within his power to bring Lionel Messi back to the club., Sports Brief reported.
Messi, who left for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021, has been linked with a blockbuster return to his old stomping grounds - Barcelona.
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FootballClub president Laporta assured of doing everything possible to help Argentina's World Cup-winning captain retrace his steps to Camp Nou.
Barcelona wins La Liga
Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Barcelona won La Liga for the first time since 2019 by thrashing Espanyol 4-2 on Sunday, wrestling the title back from rivals Real Madrid.
The Catalan giants clinched their 27th Spanish championship at the home of their neighbours, with scenes turning ugly at full time as celebrating Barcelona players were chased from the field by pitch invaders.
Robert Lewandowski struck twice for Barcelona, along with goals for Alejandro Balde and Jules Kounde.