Just days after their last elected president spent a night in jail, members of Football Club Barcelona - including star player Lionel Messi - voted on 7th March for a new one to steer the club out of its most tumultuous periods in recent memory. Over 110,000 members were eligible to cast ballots to choose from three men: former president Joan Laporta, businessman Víctor Font, and longtime board member Toni Freixa. The winner gets a five-and-a-half-year term. Barcelona, Spain. 7th March 2021. #FCBarcelona #LaLiga #WeShowFootball 0:00 Intro 2:37 SOUNDBITE (Catalan): Joan Laporta, candidate to FC Barcelona presidency: "The most important elections in the history of Barcelona. And with a participation that makes Barcelona keep on being 'more than a club'. That is my wish and the wish of myself and all Barcelona supporters. That all our associates come to vote to make this 'more than a club'." 3:05 SOUNDBITE (Catalan): Toni Freixa, candidate to FC Barcelona presidency: "It has been a long campaign until today (Sunday). It is a privilege to be part of a club that can choose who our next president will be during a democratic day like the one we have today. Amidst all difficulties and (coronavirus pandemic) restrictions, I want to congratulate the club and the employees for today's organisation." 3:36 SOUNDBITE (Catalan): Victor Font, candidate to FC Barcelona presidency: "(The Barcelona presidential elections are) very important and the most important elections in the club's modern history. It is important to see so many associates voting today here and in all six voting centres. We want to encourage participation. So far it seems we have a good level of participation. The future is in your hands." SOURCE: Barca TV WeShow Football features football highlights, previews, reactions and behind-the-scenes footage from the world's top leagues and federations. For more international sports news content, visit SNTV at http://www.sntv.com