Barcelona president in New York ahead of Copa America final featuring Messi

FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta has traveled to New York ahead of the Copa America final scheduled for Sunday at New York/New Jersey Stadium. The match is significant for Barcelona as players from the club feature prominently on both competing sides. Spain's squad includes eight current Barcelona players, while Lionel Messi, a product of Barcelona's La Masia academy, will captain Argentina. Laporta described Messi as a source of pride for La Masia, acknowledging the club's role in shaping the global football icon.