Barcelona President Joan Laporta held a press conference to address the registration issues of summer signings Pau Victor and Dani Olmo. Laporta expressed disappointment with those who tried to destabilize the club and emphasized the strength of the team and manager Hansi Flick. He discussed the efforts made to comply with La Liga's salary rules and the extension of the players' licenses from the federation. Laporta also defended his celebration after the players received a three-month reprieve and criticized the media and opposition for not supporting the club. He explained that the club sold VIP seats to investors from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates to become compliant with the 1:1 rule. Laporta stated that the Gulf countries are opening up and becoming places of opportunity.
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