Laporta's Jeddah Kickabout: A Humble Preview Before the Spanish Super Cup Final
9 January 2026
Laporta's Casual Kickabout in Jeddah
Barcelona President Joan Laporta took advantage of the pleasant weather in Jeddah on the Red Sea coast and practiced his hobby with a group of locals.
Laporta was seen in a video clip playing football wearing a Barcelona shirt, two days before the eagerly awaited Spanish Super Cup final against arch-rivals Real Madrid.
According to the clip, Laporta appears very modest in handling the ball, in contrast to his sharp performance in the boardroom.
Barcelona had defeated Athletic Bilbao by five goals to none in the semi-final and advanced to face Real Madrid in the final on Sunday, after Madrid had beaten Atletico Madrid 2-1 yesterday.
The matches take place at the Al-Inma Stadium in King Abdullah Economic City in Jeddah.
What it means for Barça and the Cup
In short, the moment is a lighthearted snapshot of a club president enjoying football on the side, just days before a high-stakes clash.
Sniper joke 1: If football were a boardroom, Laporta would chair the meeting and still score the goal.
Sniper joke 2: In Jeddah, even the ball asks for more minutes before crossing the line.
