Barcelona president Joan Laporta said Johan Cruyff's "Dream Team" of the early 1990s laid the foundations for the club's triumph.

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"It is the beginning of a new era, an era that will be based on trust, " FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta said.

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Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta called Castel the club's greatest ever signing, while current Barca playmaker Xavi is among his legion of loyal fans.

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"The signing depends on Ibrahimovic, on Eto'o and all parties, " said Barca president Joan Laporta, who is also keen to sign Valencia's David Villa.

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It says the announcement that Manchester United were willing to sell him "gave Joan Laporta a boost in his campaign to win the Barcelona presidency".

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Joan Laporta, president of European champions Barcelona -- Espanyol's city rivals -- said on their official Web site: ""We are very shocked by this tragic event.

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The alleged activities took place under the presidency of Joan Laporta, who was at the helm from 2003-2010, one of the most successful spells for the famous Spanish club.

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New Barcelona president Joan Laporta was under pressure to bring in a new manager and players after being outmanoeuvred by rivals Real Madrid for the signing of Manchester United's David Beckham.

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Barca president Joan Laporta hailed the Swede's arrival.

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