Laporta: 'I'm really excited to confront the scoundrels who are trying to stain our club'

"Some people motivated by envy want to damage our reputation with bad faith campaigns. Barcelona's reputation will not be contaminated. We will defend our club with all our strength," Joan Laporta has said.

"I'm really excited to confront the scoundrels who are trying to stain our club.

"Barсa is a club with values. We use the word values because they are a fundamental part of our model of excellence, not to make ourselves look good...

"These people won't get it because the captains of this club represent our values and our feeling. They show just that when they leave their last drop of blood and sweat on the pitch!"

These words from Laporta come after the news about the Public Prosecutor's Office launching an investigation into the Negreira case. Real Madrid, who initially abstained from taking sides, will now appear in the case as an affected side.

Most recently it has been reported that the court decision to register Gavi's new contract had been overturned. So yes, it does appear that there is a campaign against the club.