With the FC Barcelona team enjoying a remarkable start to the season, Joan Laporta, the club's president, is making headlines with his ambitious vision for the future. Barcelona has kicked off the La Liga campaign with an impressive record of six wins in as many matches, scoring a staggering 28 goals while conceding only six. The team's dynamic performance, highlighted by the contributions of players like Raphinha and new signings such as Rodri, Gordon, Adeyemi, and Gabriel Jesus, has captivated fans and left rivals on alert. Amidst this on-field success, Laporta has his sights set on a significant off-field event: the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

In a recent appearance on the show _"Què T'hi Jugues"_ aired on Cadena SER, Laporta expressed his strong belief that the final of the upcoming World Cup, which will take place in Spain, Morocco, and Portugal with additional matches hosted in South America, should be held at the iconic Camp Nou stadium. He cheekily remarked, _"Casablanca and Madrid, it’s the same,"_ utilizing a play on words to poke fun at Real Madrid and draw attention to the grandeur of Barcelona’s home ground.

Laporta justified his stance by emphasizing the Camp Nou's capacity to host 105,000 spectators, suggesting that such a significant audience would be a compelling factor for FIFA. He also noted that a World Cup final had previously been held at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in 1982, implicitly advocating for an equitable sharing of this prestigious event between clubs. Furthermore, he articulated the desire for recognition of Spain's status as a world champion, insisting that _"the 2030 World Cup final should be played in Spain, and specifically at Camp Nou, the Spotify stadium."_ This would not only serve as a testament to Spain's footballing prowess but also as a significant economic boost for the Catalan club, as they aim to reclaim their position as a powerhouse in global football.

Adding to the excitement, UEFA has already announced that the UEFA Champions League final for the 2028-2029 season will take place at Camp Nou. This reinforces Laporta's vision for the stadium as a central hub for major football events, solidifying Barcelona's stature both on and off the pitch as they work towards a triumphant return to the top of the football world.

As reported by eurosport.fr.