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Joan Laporta’s key advisor tears into Florentino Perez for missing the Clasico — “Laughable”
TL;DR
Joan Laporta's advisor, Enric Masip, criticized Florentino Perez for missing the upcoming Clasico, calling it 'laughable.' The match is crucial for Barcelona as they aim to secure their second consecutive league title.
Key points
- Enric Masip criticized Florentino Perez for missing the Clasico
- Barcelona can secure the league title with a win
- Reports of infighting among Real Madrid players
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Joan Laporta’s key advisor tears into Florentino Perez for missing the Clasico — “Laughable”
The stage is set for this weekend’s highly-anticipated clash between Barcelona and Real Madrid, a game in which the Catalans can all but secure the league title for the second consecutive season.
Ahead of the curtain raiser on Sunday, Enric Masip, a key advisor to the club’s president-elect Joan Laporta, spoke about Real Madrid, including Florentino Perez’s decision to skip the clash at Camp Nou.
He also talked about reports of infighting between Real Madrid players Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde, among other things.
What Masip said ahead of El Clasico
Speaking to Catalunya Radio, Masip was asked about the reported altercation between Tchouameni and Valverde, with the interviewer cheekily suggesting a padel racket as the solution, given they were speaking at a padel event.
“I think that as long as there’s a state of instability, it’s dangerous to have a racket in hand,” he quipped.
Q&A
Why did Florentino Perez miss the Clasico?
Florentino Perez decided to skip the Clasico, which has drawn criticism from Joan Laporta's advisor, Enric Masip.
What are the implications of Barcelona winning the Clasico?
If Barcelona wins the Clasico, they can almost secure the league title for the second consecutive season.
What reports of infighting exist within Real Madrid?
There are reports of infighting between Real Madrid players Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde, which could affect team dynamics ahead of the match.