“The majority of us Cruyffists are separatists or at least Catalanists; the majority of those identified with Nunez are unionists. Those twin identities tend to go hand in hand, although there are always exceptions, and there's always a political element.”

Catalan businessman and politician

Joan Laporta i Estruch is a Catalan businessman and politician, best known for serving as president of FC Barcelona. He first held the post from 2003 to 2010, and returned to it in 2021. His public profile is tied chiefly to football leadership and political life in Catalonia. He is known for his role at FC Barcelona across two separate periods, with his career centered on the club’s governance and broader public affairs.