The other nine have all withdrawn and signed agreements with UEFA prohibiting them from repeating their actions, but Laporta said Barca were still moving forwards with the plans. The three clubs who are defending the project are winning all the court cases," Laporta told television channel Esport 3. "UEFA cannot stop it, and the pressure on English clubs, who were those behind the plans, hasn't had any effect. Surprisingly given Barca's dire financial situation, Laporta said that when he became Barca president he spoke to Paris St Germain forward Neymar about the prospect of returning to Barca, with the player trying to instigate the move. He contacted us, and he wanted to come - he was crazy to come back to the club," Laporta said.

Source: bd News24 September 07, 2021 09:00 UTC