This week, Laporta attended the 33rd European Club Association (ECA, formerly ECA) meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark, where he gave an interview to Mundo Deportivo.

Barcelona's First Return to the European Club Association as a Full Member

Yes, we are deeply grateful for the warm welcome that FC Barcelona received upon returning to the European Club Association, and we thank the organization for inviting us to participate. We especially thank Nasser for his crucial role in Barcelona's return to the ECA. We will participate in European affairs with the responsibility that Barcelona has always upheld. We are delighted to be here.

Are Europe's Major Clubs Concerned About Player Fatigue Due to Current FIFA International Breaks?

Yes, we compete fiercely on the pitch, but we share a common goal of working together to optimize the competition system, improve clubs' financial situations, provide opportunities for young players, and of course, protect our players. We are concerned about these international breaks, which are almost like preseason.

Regarding international schedules, there are concerns from all sides. The injury risk is very high, and that is the current situation. Unfortunately, Eric García from Barcelona suffered an injury, though it doesn't appear serious. I've also heard that Raphinha was substituted during Brazil's match due to discomfort, and we still need to assess the severity of his injury.

El Clásico Is Coming Soon, and Players Need to Stay Healthy

Yes, Kylian Mbappé from Real Madrid is in a similar situation. I don't know the details of his injury, but I hope it's not serious.

Does That Mean Mbappé Is Faking an Injury?

On this matter, the information I have is no different from what the media has reported publicly. It's inevitable that people will speculate about such things. But frankly, we hope that players can perform at their best for their clubs and maintain their match fitness. We understand that players have a duty to participate in training and matches for their national teams, and we respect that rule. Ultimately, however, it is the clubs that develop and maintain players to prepare them for club-level competition.

What Was Your Reunion Like with Gil Marín, CEO of Atlético Madrid?

The atmosphere was warm and pleasant. When we met, we both agreed that the good relationship between the two clubs and our personal friendship should continue. I have great respect for him, and he knows that. I could also feel his goodwill. We embraced immediately upon meeting, and I believe both sides cleared up misunderstandings and restored the relationship that should exist between us. I'm very pleased about this. He's someone I greatly admire.

What About Real Madrid? Barcelona Has Filed a Complaint Against Florentino's Statements and Is Attempting to Start a Mediation Process

What we cannot accept is the distortion of truth. Every time they speak publicly, they attack Barcelona. In such cases, our legal department will take action. We will do so every time someone judges us without due legal process or spreads false information. We will continue to maintain this stance.

I hope the other party can correct their statements and resolve this matter. Everyone knows that our relationship with Real Madrid has deteriorated. Real Madrid appeared in the Negreira case, and we believe their intent was to delay proceedings to find justification for predetermined televised reports and narratives. That is where the conflict originated, and currently there is no communication between the two clubs.

Did You Discuss with Nasser the Possibility of Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain Meeting in the Champions League Final?

We both believe that both our teams are in the hottest form in Europe. They are defending champions, and we are playing excellent football. I think this would be the most anticipated matchup in European football. The competition takes place on October 20. We have already discussed it, and it would be wonderful to visit Paris and see each other before this important match.

The Ballon d'Or Voting Has Ended. Do You Have Doubts About the Final Winner?

Everyone knows that as a Barcelona fan and club president, I hope a Barcelona player wins. We have multiple nominees, and we are very proud of that. If Kylian Mbappé wins, I will be incredibly happy. He is an exceptional player and has brought excitement to world football through his performances.

He has also started this season brilliantly, maintaining an extremely high level of play. As he himself has said, he is a player who can entertain audiences with his football. We will know the result on October 26, and we hope the outcome is fair, with a Barcelona player receiving the award. If it's Lamine Yamal, we will be very happy.

This Sunday, the Johan Cruyff Stadium Will Host the Women's El Clásico

That's correct. We have an excellent team, and everyone knows we have strengthened and made many changes. Many talented female footballers have left, but the new players who have joined Barcelona's women's team have performed very well. We continue to win matches and maintain a very high level of competition. Let's see how the women's El Clásico unfolds this time.

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