The sale of VIP seats at the new Spotify Camp Nou stadium involved several problematic aspects, mainly focusing on irregularities in the transaction. The club claimed to have received €100 million, but the investors involved are anonymous and appear to be linked to questionable practices. One investor, a Moldovan businessman with a history of irregularities, seems to be a front for undisclosed interests.
Another issue involves the manipulation of LaLiga's financial fair play rules to increase the club's spending limit by registering the seat sale as income. To achieve this, Laporta and his team switched auditors from Grant Thornton, who had previously rejected another operation, to a smaller, less-known firm. This suggests a deliberate effort to circumvent financial regulations.
The club has offered no clarification on these issues, typical of Laporta's presidency. Instead, they resort to conspiracy theories and accusations of campaigns against the club. The author suggests that this lack of transparency, coupled with the indulgence of socios (members), the mediocrity of regulators and social indifference, allows Laporta's actions to continue.
The article concludes that Laporta's actions amounted to cheating, but LaLiga's strengthened controls, along with president Javier Tebas’ increased vigilance, are making it increasingly difficult to get away with such practices. The reality of the club's financial situation is far worse than many had previously believed.