Barcelona president Joan Laporta took out his frustration in his team's performance on the food provided for club VIPs on Sunday evening.
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Barcelona president raged after 3-3 Granada drawScattered spring rolls in frustrationVowed to retain Xavi until end of season despite resignationWHAT HAPPENED?
Barca dropped points yet again on Sunday evening, letting an early lead slip and eventually settling for a chaotic 3-3 draw with 19th-placed Granada. The result reportedly drew the ire out of Laporta in the Blaugrana director's box, as he angrily threw a tray of Canapes, according to .
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Barca haven't improved much in the weeks since Xavi announced his intent to leave the club at the end of the campaign. Although they beat both Alaves and Osasuna in early February, performances have failed to convince.
WHAT DECO SAID
The hunt for Xavi's successor is yet to start in full, but sporting director Deco admitted that it won't be an easy job to hire for: “We have a serious financial problem on our hands and that was one of the reasons why they hired me. We do not have money for the investments that other million-dollar clubs make and that discourages any coach. At this moment we cannot provide these means.”
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Things don't get any easier for Barca from here. After a Liga clash against Celta Vigo, they travel to Italy to face Napoli for the first leg of their tricky Champions League round of 16 tie. Laporta is reportedly not considering relieving Xavi of his duties early.