Barcelona President Bartomeu set to face no confidence vote after petition is verified

Things haven’t been shaping up well as far as Josep Maria Bartomeu’s plans for Barcelona are considered, over past couple of seasons. Barcelona President, who once dreamt of continuing his reins at club with aim of getting re-elected in 2021, w has clock ticking against him. Bartomeu faces a vote of confidence, which could bring an end to his tenure prematurely as early as next month.

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Barcelona president Bartomeu faces vote of confidence 

According to a report by ESPN, Barcelona President Bartomeu could face axe before his term ends in March next year. A vote of confidence has been initiated against arguably most controversial figure at Camp u, with more than 16,500 signatories in agreement. Mes que una Mocio campaign was launched in August, a day after club legend Lionel Messi expressed his desire of leaving in summer, for Bartomeu's ouster.

Bartomeu has been at loggerhes with six-time Ballon d’Or winner for past couple of seasons. heated relationship between two prominent personalities escalated for worse when Messi took on club eye-to-eye in an attempt to seek a departure. Barcelona President-hopeful Jordi Farre described this situation as tip of iceberg.

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Bartomeu's ouster on cards

Farre initiated petition against Bartomeu’s ouster that saw at least 20,000 signatories in favour. However, signatures are subject to verification by a commission set up by Barcelona before heing towards showdown. On Wednesday, 16,521 signatures were verified, a number that is deemed sufficient to trigger a vote of confidence against Barcelona President.

Barcelona will w fix a date to hold a referendum for Bartomeu’s ouster, in which 154,000 members are eligible to participate. At least 66.6 per cent i.e. two-third of total votes polled must be in favour of Bartomeu’s ouster. In event that required number of votes are polled, an election to elect a new president will be held.

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Will Bartomeu resign before vote of confidence?

Farre is top contender to replace Bartomeu, although likes of Victor Font and Joan Laporte are also reported to be keen on contesting for Barcelona Presidency. Some local reports in Spain suggest that Bartomeu might tender his resignation before vote of confidence is initiated against him.

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