When talking about why he didn't resign earlier, Bartomeu said: "It was the easiest thing to leave after being eliminated from the Champions League last season, but we can't leave the club in the hands of the manager. We need to ensure the future and sustainability of the club. Some people say that we are hiding something and dare not take responsibility. I want to say that this is completely wrong. "
Bartomeu said, "I have always said that our self-criticism will make us stronger. In the past few months, our experience has exceeded the limit, we are not respected, and my family and other board members have been insulted and threatened. "
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Brief introduction of Bartomeu's works:
In 2003, when laporta was elected president of Barcelona Club, Bartomeu was the head of the basketball department of Barcelona.
On 20 10, Rosell won the presidential election and Bartomeu became the first vice president of Barcelona.
2014,654381October 23rd, Rosell was forced to resign two years before his term of office. Bartomeu temporarily replaced him as the 40th president of Barcelona, and announced that the presidential election would be held in advance in the summer of 20 15. During the first year and a half in power, Bartomeu appointed Enrique as the head coach, and brought in main players such as Suarez, Rakitic, Bravo and Terstegen to help Barcelona win the second triple crown in the team's history after the season ended.
However, under his rule, Barcelona was severely punished by FIFA for violating the signing rules of youth training, and was involved in the Neymar transfer scandal, which became an important charge for competitors to attack Bartomeu.
20 15 18 in July, Bartomeu was successfully elected as the new president of Barcelona with the support rate of 54.63%, and his term of office will be 202 1.