Laporta妹夫以辭職抒民怨

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Joan Laporta has avoided confrontation with angry supporters after his brother-in-law resigned as a director of Barcelona following the discovery of proof of his membership to a foundation that honours General Franco.

The Camp Nou president was bracing himself for a planned protest at Saturday's game against Osasuna when fans were set to demonstrate after it was alleged that he covered up the past of his wife's brother, Alejandro Echevarria.

There may still be some unrest over Laporta's handling of the situation following his claims last year that Echevarria had never been associated with the foundation, which was founded by Franco's daughter.

On Wednesday he admitted that he had made a mistake, but stated that he had not lied and had only told a 'half truth' as he had not known about it.

The news that a member of the Barca board was associated with a foundation connected with Franco angered fans and officials alike at a club that traditionally supports Catalan nationalism and has represented the region's fight against the far-right in Spain since the Civil War.

Laporta will be pleased that the episode has finally reached its conclusion after Echevarria handed in his resignation on Thursday night, only hours after the club supremo had said that he would continue in his post.

"In an act of dignity, Alejandro Echevarria has presented his resignation," Laporta told Catalan television. "It will be accepted at a board meeting on Friday.

"We shall accept it because we believe that the personal situation that he is going through is untenable. It is the best thing for everyone."

Echevarria was hired by Laporta to improve security within the club and resigned from the foundation before he was appointed to the role.

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