Tebas praises Barcelona’s financial recovery: ‘Have nothing to envy from any other club’

La Liga president Javier Tebas used much of his speech at Joan Laporta's presidential inauguration to highlight FC Barcelona's financial recovery, praising the club's progress and congratulating the returning president on his re-election.

Speaking at the Auditori 1899 during the official ceremony, Tebas acknowledged the work carried out by the club to overcome its financial difficulties in recent years.

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He also reaffirmed La Liga's willingness to continue working alongside Barça for the benefit of Spanish football.

Congratulations to Laporta

Tebas began by congratulating Laporta and his new board on their election victory.

"I congratulate Joan Laporta and the Board of Directors on the success of these elections, and I am certain that Barça will achieve sporting and infrastructural success," Tebas stated, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo.

Tebas praised Barcelona's economic recovery. (Photo by Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images For Sportel)

He also underlined the significance of the ongoing redevelopment of Spotify Camp Nou, saying:

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"For an institution like La Liga, the stadium renovation is important for the club, for Spain, and for the world."

Recognition for financial stability

Tebas also acknowledged the difficult period Barcelona has endured before praising the current direction of the institution.

"These have been tough years, but they are now on a great path and have nothing to envy from any other club in this country," he stated.

He also congratulated Laporta and his board for restoring financial stability, saying:

"Congratulations on placing the club on the path to economic sustainability."

A more cooperative relationship

Tebas also addressed the relationship between La Liga and Barcelona, which has often been marked by public disagreements in recent years.

The relationship between Barcelona and La Liga has improved. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

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While recognising those differences, he stressed the importance of maintaining institutional respect.

"We have experienced moments of disagreement, but the important thing is to proceed with institutional respect. We will always strive to find what is best for our football," he affirmed.

To conclude his address, Tebas emphasised Barcelona's importance to the league as a whole.

"We share the goal of making LaLiga great, and Barça 's successes are La Liga's successes; that's what makes Spanish football greater," stated Tebas,

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