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Rummenigge praises Barcelona's Laporta and Flick

Karl Rummenigge praised FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta and coach Hansi Flick for their leadership. He highlighted Laporta's conviction and their close friendship from his time as ECA vice‑president.

Former Bayern Munich legend Karl Rummenigge spoke highly of FC Barcelona's president Joan Laporta and coach Hansi Flick in an interview with As. Rummenigge, who served as vice‑president of the European Club Association, said he and Laporta share a strong friendship and that he had warned Laporta about the club's financial challenges before his return, yet Laporta remained a devoted fan and pushed the club forward.

Rummenigge praised Laporta's conviction and vision for the club, noting that time has proven his decisions right. He also commended Flick's contributions to the team's performance.