Tense confrontation between Bartomeu and Joel Díaz over La Sotana controversy

Former Barça president defends using club resources to sue a satirical show despite journalist's criticism.

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Former FC Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu and journalist Joel Díaz engaged in a heated debate this March 23 in Barcelona regarding the club's legal management.

The meeting took place on the radio show El Matí de Catalunya Ràdio. The discussion revisited a 2020 incident where Bartomeu's board took legal action against the creators of the satirical podcast La Sotana.

"I never understood why you used the club's resources, the club's lawyer, to defend your self-esteem, your ego, and your personal pride."

Joel Díaz · Journalist
Díaz criticized the use of institutional assets for personal matters, citing Mossos d'Esquadra reports suggesting the club hired a firm to discredit critics during Bartomeu's mandate.

"You cannot differentiate Josep Maria Bartomeu from the president of Barça. You are president twenty-four hours a day."

Josep Maria Bartomeu · Former FC Barcelona President
Bartomeu defended his actions, stating that the satire questioned his integrity regarding the Espai Barça project, thereby damaging the reputation of the entire club.