Barcelona president Joan Laporta will miss England tour due to heart arrhythmia Joan Laporta, president of FC Barcelona, has been hospitalized after suffering a heart arrhythmia and will miss the team's tour of England. Laporta, who communicated the news on social media, explained that the arrhythmia was treated successfully and that his health is good, although he will have to rest and undergo medical supervision in the coming days. In his statement, Laporta shared the episode with an optimistic tone and expressed gratitude to the medical staff who attended to him at the Hospital de Barcelona. The president praised the professionalism and humanity of the medical teams involved in his care. “I am very grateful to the great doctors, nurses and medical staff at the Hospital de Barcelona, directed by Dr. Jordi Morillas. They have done an excellent job. In addition to their medical knowledge, their human treatment is compassionate, understanding, patient and caring, dignifying medicine and the Hippocratic oath”, Laporta said, highlighting not only the technical skill of the professionals but also their empathy and dedication during his stay at the hospital. Laporta also highlighted the quality of healthcare in Barcelona and Catalonia, assuring that the professionals who attended to him are an example of the excellence present in the region's healthcare system. “These professionals are an example of the great work done at the level of healthcare in Barcelona and Catalonia”, said the president, reiterating the importance and prestige of the healthcare sector. The FC Barcelona president did not forget the club's medical services team, recognizing their daily work in the club's day-to-day activities. “I am very proud”, added Laporta, emphasizing the trust he has in the club's medical staff and the appreciation for the support received in a delicate moment. As a result of this health episode, Laporta will not be able to accompany the first team on the trip to England, where the team will carry out the pre-season stage and where the next Friday is scheduled a friendly match against Birmingham. His absence from this trip responds to a medical recommendation and focuses on prioritizing his recovery before returning to his usual agenda as club president. In the final part of his statement, Laporta directed words of gratitude to those who have sent him messages of support and encouragement after learning about the news. “Thank you all, never more said, from the heart**”, concluded, evidencing the appreciation for the messages of support.