A very surprising gesture in Azerbaijan. While the video of the Catalan boss smoking shisha is making the rounds on the internet, the name of Florentino Pérez, whom Gerard Piqué recently praised, resonates strongly.
In football, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are among the best clubs, if not the two greatest clubs in the world. Followed by millions of fans worldwide, these clubs are supposed to communicate the best virtues to their supporters. While the pressure is quite significant on the players, who are watched like hawks for what they do and share on social media, Barça president Joan Laporta has put on a show.
Laporta’s astonishing display in Azerbaijan
Indeed, while the clubs take a break for the national teams during the last FIFA international break of the year, the Catalan boss visited Baku, Azerbaijan. As indicated by a video that is causing a stir in Spain and especially on social media this Tuesday, Joan Laporta is seen having a good time with guests around a well-stocked table. While the initiative itself is not frowned upon, it is the fact that the FC Barcelona boss is smoking shisha (or hookah) that is sparking debates.
Seeing Joan Laporta exhale smoke from this (controversial) instrument, which often livens up private events, many are outraged that this image has leaked on social media.
Given that the Catalan boss’s health is not at its best, many Catalan supporters believe that this picture should not have been made public. Furthermore, some speak of the honour and image of the rival club Real Madrid, which would not be maintained.
The greatness of Florentino Pérez, never frivolous
In the many comments flooding social media, Florentino Pérez’s name is used as an example. Highly respected in the football world and even in politics, the very discreet but influential president of Real Madrid has never put on a show like the rival club’s boss just did. It must be said that honour and respect are sometimes imperative in a world where influence is an important factor for the institution’s well-being.
Recently, former Barça defender and legend Gerard Piqué clearly spoke about the power of Florentino Pérez, who does not give any gifts to his detractors. “Florentino Pérez is very powerful. He has his battles, his rivals, and his Super League project is still ongoing!” the former Spanish international told Diario AS, as reported by Trubina. In any case, Laporta’s surreal scene making the rounds on social media is far from unanimous, and that says a lot.
Leave a Reply