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Barcelona president Joan Laporta updates health status after hospital treatment

ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 4:58 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Barcelona president Joan Laporta updates health status after hospital treatment

Summary

Barcelona president Joan Laporta provided a health update via social media following hospital treatment for an arrhythmia. The 64-year-old stated that his condition has been resolved and thanked the medical team at the Hospital de Barcelona. He expressed gratitude for the care received, highlighting the expertise and support from various doctors. Laporta will miss Barcelona's pre-season tour to St George's Park in England, with Rafa Yuste and Deco attending in his place.

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By the Numbers

•Laporta underwent treatment for arrhythmia at Hospital de Barcelona.
•His condition has been resolved, as confirmed in an Instagram post.
•He will not travel for Barcelona's pre-season tour to England.
•Rafa Yuste and Deco are set to represent the club instead.

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What they're saying

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Barcelona president Joan Laporta has shared a health update on social media after requiring hospital treatment. The 64-year-old has revealed he suffered from an arrhythmia – an irregular heartbeat – which has now been resolved after time at the Hospital de Barcelona. Here’s Laporta’s message in full which he posted on Instagram. “Everything went well!!! […]
— Yahoo Sports