The judge of the National Court of Spain, Santiago Pedraz, has decided not to accept the examination of the lawsuit against Barcelona president , Joan Laporta.
This decision comes after his recent resignation, which was part of the formalities to run again in the club’s elections to be held next month.
The lawsuit was filed by a young member of the club, Isidro Navarro, who accused Laporta and his brother of money laundering and suspicious payments related to the club’s finances.
The allegations have attracted the attention of the Spanish media, reigniting debates over the Catalan club’s financial management in recent years.
However, prosecutors have assessed that the National Court does not have jurisdiction over this matter and have recommended that the proceedings be transferred to the jurisdiction of Barcelona, where the case can be further examined.
This decision avoids a lengthy process at the national level and leaves the matter under the responsibility of local courts.
This development is part of a wider political and financial situation within the club, as Laporta prepares for a new electoral race that could decide the future direction of Barcelona.