Barça has secured agreements in recent years that strengthen its finances. These contracts have allowed it to keep a competitive sports project that wavered for a few years. However, not all the agreements are free from controversy.
A recent sponsorship has raised doubts in several social sectors. Although it means an injection of necessary capital, it also brings significant external criticism. The risk of losing this financial support is already real.
The controversy arises from the sponsor's origin. The connection with the Democratic Republic of the Congo has sparked debates about ethics and social responsibility. All of this has set off alarms in Barcelona.
Barça and international pressure over the sponsorship
The conflict doesn't lie in the agreement itself, but in the consequences of associating with a territory marked by rights violations. Several organizations are closely watching this relationship. The prestige of the Catalan entity could be affected if it doesn't act soon.
Amnesty International has directly pointed out the need for reflection. For the organization, keeping this sponsorship would mean ignoring serious issues that can't go unnoticed. Barça is obliged to consider its next steps.
The NGO's words haven't gone unnoticed. From the fans to human rights experts, everyone is waiting for a clear response. The pressure is increasing.
Amnesty International criticizes Barça's relationship
The main criticism focuses on the exploitation of natural resources in Congo. Associating with these practices presents an obvious ethical dilemma. Barça, which has always defended social values, is at the center of the debate.
Amnesty International insists that sports shouldn't be separated from social responsibility. That's why it considers the sponsorship a stain on the reputation. For now, the blue-and-claret entity remains publicly silent.
The continuity of the agreement seems to hang by a thread. If Barça doesn't respond firmly, it risks suffering a significant loss.
Economic and social risks for Barça
Breaking the contract would mean a considerable financial blow, although not impossible to bear. Keeping it, on the other hand, could seriously damage its international image. The dilemma is obvious and complex.
Barça knows that its commercial income also depends on public trust. Losing prestige can close doors in future business. This case is being analyzed with maximum caution in the offices.
Key decisions could come in the next few days. The outcome will mark not only Barça's immediate finances, but also its global reputation. The pressure from Amnesty International will be decisive.