Rafa Yuste concludes interim presidency as Laporta prepares for return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 7:10 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Rafa Yuste's interim presidency of FC Barcelona is set to end as Joan Laporta prepares to officially resume the role on July 1, 2026. Yuste led a transitional period marked by stability and success, with Barcelona winning eight trophies during his 141 days in charge, including the UEFA Women’s Champions League and La Liga. The outgoing board has underscored the importance of institutional cohesiveness amid challenges, particularly in response to external scrutiny from Real Madrid. Laporta’s tenure is expected to focus on long-term growth and sporting success for the club.
- •Joan Laporta starts as president on July 1, 2026.
- •Yuste's interim period lasted 141 days.
- •Barcelona won eight trophies under Yuste's leadership.
- •The board emphasized stability during challenges from Real Madrid.
- •Laporta aims for long-term growth and sporting success.
- 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — Rafa Yuste open to succeeding Joan Laporta as Barcelona president: ‘I genuinely feel appreciated’
- 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — Rafa Yuste bids farewell to Barcelona interim presidency ahead of Laporta’s official return
"Rafa Yuste has revealed that he would like to run for the Barcelona presidency when Joan Laporta’s current term comes to an end.Speaking ahead of Laporta’s official inauguration today, on 1 July 2...
"FC Barcelona’s interim board of directors, led by acting president Rafa Yuste, is entering its final hours in charge of the club ahead of Joan Laporta’s official inauguration as president.As confi...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 9:45 AMRafa Yuste open to succeeding Joan Laporta as Barcelona president: ‘I genuinely feel appreciated’
Rafa Yuste has revealed that he would like to run for the Barcelona presidency when Joan Laporta’s current term comes to an end.Speaking ahead of Laporta’s official inauguration today, on 1 July 2...
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 7:10 PMRafa Yuste bids farewell to Barcelona interim presidency ahead of Laporta’s official return
FC Barcelona’s interim board of directors, led by acting president Rafa Yuste, is entering its final hours in charge of the club ahead of Joan Laporta’s official inauguration as president.As confi...
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