Incumbent Bartomeu Wins Election to Remain Barcelona President

Barcelona – Josep Maria Bartomeu will retain his position of president of Barcelona football club after winning the election.

Bartomeu capitalised on the team’s success last season to defeat three challengers.

The 52-year-old won 54.63 percent of the vote, a comfortable advantage over rivals Joan Laporta (33.03 percent), Agusti Benedito (7.16) and Toni Freixa (3.70).

Bartomeu took over the presidency in January 2014 after predecessor Sandro Rosell resigned. He will control the reigning Spanish and European champions for the next six years.