FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta received the "2026 Ballon d'Or Women's Club of the Year" trophy on behalf of the club during the award ceremony at the Palladium Theatre in London on October 26, 2026. The event recognized Barcelona's women's team achievements for the year.
A Yahoo Sports report published on October 29, 2026, referenced Laporta's "ideal defensive signing" for Barcelona in its headline, though the accompanying text did not disclose the identity of the targeted player or provide further transfer details.
