According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona member organization "Som un Clam" issued a statement on Friday presenting six demands to the club's board of directors, hoping to give members a stronger voice in club affairs. Earlier, the club's financial report was approved at the annual general meeting held on September 19.

Regarding the general meeting and financial situation, the organization stated: "The fact that the general meeting was held online for the fourth consecutive time, and that the financial report showing an 18 million euro loss was approved, causes us great concern. The club's negative net assets of 168 million euros reflect serious issues with its financial position."

The organization demanded the restoration of Article 67 of the club's bylaws, stating: "Approving financial reports with accumulated losses contradicts the club's objective of maintaining a balanced net asset position."

The second demand seeks accountability for those responsible for doubling Camp Nou renovation costs. The organization stated: "The responsibility of managers, suppliers, and contractors must be investigated, as the board promised 1 million euros in compensation for each day of delay and claimed the project would be completed at the fastest speed and lowest cost. However, costs have increased from the budgeted 900 million euros to 1.8 billion euros, and construction has been delayed more than eighteen months."

Regarding seating allocation, the organization stated: "All members should be informed of their seat locations and seasonal ticket prices at the new Camp Nou by year's end, just as information regarding VIP areas has been released."

The organization also demanded the immediate restoration of children's ticket benefits, allowing at least 3,000 children under 14 to attend matches; the restoration of the club's travel service, and securing more away match tickets; as well as the immediate announcement of plans and schedule for the new Palau Blaugrana.

Full Statement from "Som un Clam"

The organization stated: "The new season is off to an exciting start: the team continues to score goals, and the partial reopening of Camp Nou is also highly anticipated. However, as Barcelona and Catalan supporters, our critical and constructive spirit keeps us focused on the club's long-term development. We, 'Som un Clam', always listen actively to the voices of all Barcelona Football Club members and continue working to build the best club in the world. We want to emphasize that enjoying the football team's excellent current performance and maintaining a critical and constructive attitude toward the current board's management can go hand in hand. In fact, this is one of the core principles of our club's democratic spirit.

The fact that the general meeting was held online for the fourth consecutive time, and that the financial report showing an 18 million euro loss was approved, causes us great concern. This means the club has suffered losses for three consecutive years, with net assets declining to negative 168 million euros, reflecting serious issues with its financial position. Members are the true owners of the club. To place members back at the heart of club decision-making, enabling them to enjoy the club's team and oversee its financial situation, ensuring Barcelona remains strong both on the pitch and in its management, we demand the board immediately implement the following six key measures."

1. Restoration of Article 67 of the Club's Bylaws

"We demand the restoration of this article, which has been suspended by the current board, along with a clear implementation date and applicable thresholds, as approving financial reports with accumulated losses contradicts the club's objective of maintaining a balanced net asset position. If the club is indeed on a recovery path, then independent oversight of accounts is the best guarantee and will strengthen member confidence. This is even more necessary given that Barcelona currently has no general manager."

2. Accountability for Camp Nou cost overruns

"The responsibility of managers, suppliers, and contractors must be investigated, as the board promised 1 million euros in compensation for each day of delay and claimed the project would be completed at the fastest speed and lowest cost. However, costs have increased from the budgeted 900 million euros to 1.8 billion euros, and construction has been delayed more than eighteen months."

3. Seating allocation for season ticket holders

"All members should be informed of their seat locations and seasonal ticket prices at the new Camp Nou by year's end, just as information regarding VIP areas has been released. This information cannot be delayed any further, as future revenue planning already accounts for it. This information must be released as soon as possible, especially as the board recently failed to deliver on its promise of discounts for tickets to the Real Madrid match."

4. Restoration of children's ticket benefits

"We demand the immediate restoration of children's ticket benefits, which allows at least 3,000 children under 14 to experience the excitement of attending live matches. This should be prioritized over advancing the theme park project."

5. Restoration of travel services

"The club's travel service should be restored, and efforts should be made to secure more away match tickets. This way, members and fan associations can travel with the team and support them as they continue this exciting new season."

6. New Palau Blaugrana

"The 2021 member referendum included Palau Blaugrana in the 'Espai Barça' budget. The board previously misled us, and is now telling us that this venue is not included in the budget. Plans and a schedule must be announced immediately to fulfill the promises made to members, particularly to season ticket holders for the venue."

"We, 'Som un Clam', have submitted these measures to President Joan Laporta, demanding that he implement them as soon as possible and take responsibility for protecting club assets and respecting member rights."

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