LAPORTA MADE FALSE CLAIMS
Submitted by content on Wed, 12/09/2020 - 11:33Lluis Bassat has revealed that former Barcelona presidentJoan Laporta was able to secure his presidency in 2003 by falsely claiming that the club had signed David Beckham.

The signature of the England international was sought after back in the 2000s when it was becoming clear that he would leave Manchester United after falling out with Sir Alex Ferguson.
One of the few clubs could afford his signature was Barcelona, who were believed to be in the race to sign him. However, Beckham eventually went to Real Madrid, who were the front-runners for his signature throughout the race.