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Spanish lawyer Joan Laporta celebrates his victory at the auditorium of the Camp Nou complex after winning the election for the FC Barcelona presidency. AFP
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Spanish lawyer Joan Laporta celebrates after being elected as Barcelona president for a second time. AFP
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The silhouette of Joan Laporta, new Barcelona president, before his press conference. Reuters
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Journalists watch Spanish lawyer Joan Laporta (on screen) drinking a toast to celebrate his victory in the Barcelona presidential elections. AFP
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The screen shows the results where the candidate Joan Laporta was elected by the members as the new president of Barcelona. Reuters
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Newly elected FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta and his staff before the press conference. Reuters
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Spanish lawyer Joan Laporta delivers a speech at the auditorium of the Camp Nou complex. AFP
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Newly elected FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta and his staff. Reuters
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Joan Laporta and his staff during press conference. Reuters
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Newly elected FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta. Reuters
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Newly elected FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta wearing a protective face mask before his press conference. Reuters
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Joan Laporta and his staff after press conference. Reuters
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Spanish lawyer Joan Laporta celebrates his victory at the auditorium of the Camp Nou complex after winning the election for the FC Barcelona presidency. AFP
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Spanish lawyer Joan Laporta celebrates after being elected as Barcelona president for a second time. AFP
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The silhouette of Joan Laporta, new Barcelona president, before his press conference. Reuters
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Journalists watch Spanish lawyer Joan Laporta (on screen) drinking a toast to celebrate his victory in the Barcelona presidential elections. AFP
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The screen shows the results where the candidate Joan Laporta was elected by the members as the new president of Barcelona. Reuters
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Newly elected FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta and his staff before the press conference. Reuters
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Spanish lawyer Joan Laporta delivers a speech at the auditorium of the Camp Nou complex. AFP
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Newly elected FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta and his staff. Reuters
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Joan Laporta and his staff during press conference. Reuters
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Newly elected FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta. Reuters
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Newly elected FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta wearing a protective face mask before his press conference. Reuters
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Joan Laporta and his staff after press conference. Reuters
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Spanish lawyer Joan Laporta celebrates his victory at the auditorium of the Camp Nou complex after winning the election for the FC Barcelona presidency. AFP
'Leo loves Barca': Joan Laporta elected Barcelona's president and sends message to Messi
Laporta returns for a second stint having secured 54.28% of the vote
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