FC Barcelona is already en route to London for the Ballon d'Or gala. The delegation, which travels on private flights, includes the club's highest authority, president Joan Laporta, along with vice presidents RafaYuste and ElenaFort, and directors XavierBarniol and XaviPuig. Traveling with them are the members of the sports area BojanKrkic, AlejandroEchevarría, EnricMasip and MarcVivés, as well as all the players nominated for the award, except LamineYamal, who was already in the British capital on Sunday, and PauCubarsí, who remains at home to rest.
Among the Barça candidates are LamineYamal, PauCubarsí, RodrigoHernández, JoanGarcía, CataColl, EsmeeBrugts, PatriGuijarro, CarolineGrahamHansen, ClaudiaPina, EwaPajor, VickyLópez, ClaraSerrajordi and PereRomeu. The list covers both the first and second category squads, reflecting the depth of the squad in all positions. The club's presence at the gala comes after the successful campaign in which the team has managed to consolidate its position in the elite of European football, with outstanding performances in the League, the Champions League and the Copa del Rey.
The private flight departed from the luxury airline's terminal at noon on Monday, accompanied by family and club staff. The goal is to ensure the comfort and safety of delegates, allowing them to focus on the celebration without the usual distractions of business travel. The night in London promises to be historic for Barça, with the possibility that several of its players will receive individual recognition for their performance during the season.
The club has emphasized the importance of the gala as a platform to highlight the talent of its athletes and reinforce Barça's international image. The delegation is expected to participate in networking events and award ceremonies, where players will be able to share their experiences and thank fans. With the presence of the management and the players, FC Barcelona seeks to consolidate its reputation as one of the most respected and awarded teams in the world.