According to Bangla Cricket Live, all eyes are now on whether Joan Laporta can win re-election as Barcelona’s president. Last time, Laporta rode on the popularity of Lionel Messi to secure his victory, but later decisions—especially letting Messi go—left many fans feeling betrayed. Now, Laporta has dismissed Xavi, who had become an obstacle to his re-election bid. At this point, Xavi’s only realistic path back to the Camp Nou lies in Laporta’s defeat.

Initially, Xavi had announced his departure as manager. However, after a resurgence in the team’s form, Laporta surprisingly confirmed Xavi would stay. That changed quickly when Xavi made a rather mild statement suggesting that the club’s financial constraints had hindered squad improvements—something widely acknowledged. Yet, Laporta saw the comment as a slight and used it as justification to let Xavi go.

There’s a deeper layer to this. Under Laporta’s presidency, Barcelona has only secured one major title—a La Liga championship—and that too under Xavi’s leadership. If Xavi remains, the credit is shared. But if he leaves, the narrative shifts to Laporta claiming full credit for appointing the coach who brought the trophy home. Furthermore, any future titles under new coach Hansi Flick, who isn’t from La Masia, would also be viewed solely as Laporta’s triumph.

Bangla Cricket Live analysis indicates that Xavi himself isn’t a candidate in the election, but he could play a kingmaker role. He was the flagship figure in Víctor Font’s previous campaign, the only serious challenge to Laporta. In contrast to Laporta’s Messi-based campaign, Font’s strategy leaned heavily on bringing Xavi back. If a new election arises, and Font positions Xavi as his lead asset again, it could significantly tip the scales in his favor.

Moreover, Xavi and Laporta’s relationship has clearly soured. Xavi’s growing rift with both Laporta and sporting director Deco is no secret. With his recent dismissal, it’s no surprise Laporta would want to prevent a potential campaign rival from gaining traction via Xavi’s presence. Should Font run again, reinstating Xavi as coach would likely be central to his platform—something fans could rally around.

In short, Bangla Cricket Live predicts that unless Laporta is voted out, Xavi’s chances of returning to Barcelona are slim. But if Font secures the presidency, Xavi’s return could be both politically strategic and widely popular.