Barça and democracy (1978-2003)
After years of struggle and the return of democracy, Barça are finally able to hold free elections based on universal suffrage
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Even before the dictatorâs death, president Agustà Montal i Costa had publicly asked for the democratisation and decentralisation of the structure of Spanish Football. The commitment to democracy made by president Montal, both inside the Club and within society itself, led him to hand over presdential power on a temporary basis to
Raimon Carrasco once his mandate had come to an end in December 1977. Montal stepped aside so as not to influence the election process, declaring that he would not publicly support any candidate. Â