Court admits Ciria's appeal against Barcelona

Barcelona's Superior Court of Justice has admitted a legal challenge from businessman Marc Ciria, a failed presidential candidate, over the club's refusal to allow him to amend his candidacy endorsements.

Marc Ciria, who ran as a precandidacy in Barcelona's recent presidential election, has won the next stage of his legal battle with the club. The Catalan Superior Court of Justice (TSJC) has admitted his administrative law appeal after the Catalan Sports Court (TCE) previously ruled in his favour.

Ciria claims Barcelona has continued to refuse to open an amendment period for his endorsement signatures despite the earlier court ruling. He is seeking to have the club enable this amendment process so he can complete the candidacy procedure and be officially proclaimed as a candidate.

The businessman's precandidacy was rejected after the Electoral Board annulled 379 signatures supporting his candidacy on formal grounds. Ciria argues the validation process for endorsements was conducted incorrectly and prevented him from being declared a candidate. He is not seeking a new election but wants his candidacy officially recognised and for the club to respect members' rights.