Joan Boix (candidacy Jaume Ferrer): "We're very happy with the turn-out, seems we're gonna have a record number of voters, which is good for the legitimacy of the new president."
Albert Perrin (candidacy Jaume Ferrer): "The turn-out is very high, a little surprising but very good for the club. We're realistic but working for Jaume being the next president. I think there has been quite a lot of manipulations during the campaign, but that's how it is, we should look forward. This is democracy."
Marc Ingla giving an interview at the Camp Nou.
Barcelona manager Josep Guardiola is expected to vote at 8 pm.
Victor Munoz (former player and coach): "I decided my vote on my personal contacts."
Press conference Josep Cubells (board secretary) and Joan Oliver (chief executive): "We received one formal complaint by Jaume Ferrer and we quickly solved the matter, as we did with other problems we were informed about."
At 5 pm, 37.801 people had already cast their vote, which is a particaption rate of 31,85%. In 2003, there were 31.352 voters, which was 33,23%.
Albert Vicens (candidacy Marc Ingla): "This is a great moment for the club. Marc is still in and around the stadium, greeting the members and giving interviews. How more members are coming to vote, how greater this club us. The club has done a good job in attracting the members and their families to come to the Camp Nou."
There are 120 electoral tables were people can go and cast their vote. The tables are ranked according to the name of the voters, in alphabetical order.
The stadium is open and the fans can walk around the pitch.
Lluís Bassat (runner-up in 2000 and 2003): "I'm very happy to have the chance to vote, this is what makes this club special. The campaign was quite short, but well-disputed. There were a lot of undecided voters, but in the end they won't change the result."
Marc Ingla and his team had a lunch in the Camp Nou.
At 3 pm, 34.524 people had already cast their vote, which is a particaption rate of 29,09%. In 2003, there were 29.009 voters, which was 30,75%.
Montal: "I've voted for who can be the best president after Joan Laporta. Whoever will be the new president, I hope he will have a lot of success."
Former Barcelona president Agustí Montal (1969-1977) has cast his vote.
A lot of children are accompanying their parents when they come to the Camp Nou to vote.
Barcelona chief executive Joan Oliver was one of the first to vote after the elections started at 9 am this morning.
Barcelona presidential candidate Agustí Benedito has complained that at some places the papers with his name have disappeared. Barcelona presidential candidate Jaume Ferrer has complained that at some places the papers with his name were covered by papers with the name of Sandro Rosell."
78% of the people who are able to vote are male, 22% are female.
At 3 pm, 32.495 people had already cast their vote, which is a particaption rate of 27,38%. In 2003, there were 27.671 voters, which was 29,33%.
The fans can today get a free tour in the stadium, which includes a visit to the dressing-room of the first team.
Jordi Moix (candidacy Sandro Rosell): "I'll vote this afternoon, together with my wife. There's a big turn-out, which is very good for the club. It's a special day for all of us."
Time for dinner is arriving in Barcelona.
Former president Josep Lluís Núñez is expected to vote around 6 pm.
Press conference Josep Cubells (board secretary) and Joan Oliver (chief executive): "We didn't receive any formal complaints but there have been some possible problems, so we have strengthened some security measures. Besides that, it's very probable there will be a record number of voters."
At 14 pm, 28.938 people had already cast their vote, which is a particaption degree of 24,39%. In 2003, there were 24.513 people, which was 25,98%.
To convince people to come to the Camp Nou and vote, the club has organized all kind of free activities in and around the stadium. The fans can for example visit the team bus.
Jacint Borras (board member): "I'm on my way to the vote. I'll vote for Jaume Ferrer. He would be a great president for Barça, keeping the model but changing the style."
... and put it in an envelop
Voters need to pick the paper with the name of their favourite candidate...
Josep Ribas (candidacy Jaume Ferrer): "It has been an interesting, animated campaign. It was all new to me. Today is a day of nerves."
At 13 pm, 21.570 people had already cast their vote, which is a particaption degree of 18,8%. In 2003, there were 18.799 people, which was 19,93%.
Carles Rexach (former player and coach): "There are a lot of people, which is good. I support Rosell but I feel there are a lot of undecided voters. Let's hope the winner has a big lead, that would be good for the club."
Javier Faus (candidacy Sandro Rosell): "Sandro is a friend, we have been working for years together, so this is a special day. Sandro is tired, after a long campaign, but he is confident about winning."
Josep Maria Bartomeu (candidacy Sandro Rosell): "I'm happy with the turn-out. We don't have any polls, we'll wait."
Barcelona president Joan Laporta surrounded by people when doing a walk around the stadium.
Former Barcelona president Joan Gaspart (2000-2003) has voted.
Barcelona presidential candidate Jaume Ferrer voting earlier today.
Barcelona presidential candidate Sandro Rosell voting earlier today.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta voting earlier today.
Agustí Benedito: "We hope to cause some upset. Or some joy, depends how you look at it. What is clear is that if Sandro Rosell doesn't win, we will."
Josep Cubells (board secretary): "I didn't yet vote, I'm controlling everything what is happening. There are very few problems. I will vote later today when there are fewer people."
Josep Maria Minguella (candidate in 2003, this year part of the pre-candidacy of Santiago Salvat): "I think there are a lot of undecided voters. Many people asked me who to vote for."
Ingla: "I'm confident but one has to be modest. It's a tight game and the final outcome is unsure. The members have the last word."
At 12 pm, 12.937 people had already cast their vote, which is a particaption degree of 10,90%. The total number is higher than in 2003, the percentage is lower (more than 13% in 2003).
Oriol Bueno (candidacy Agustí Benedito): "This is a great day for the club, we have the hope to be elected today."
Rafael Yuste (sports vice-president): "It's a great day for the club. I hope Jaume wins and that this model can continue."
All four candidates have now cast their vote.
Ingla was accompanied by key members of his team, in the first place Ferran Soriano, Albert Vicens and Alfons Godall.
Marc Ingla casts his vote at 11:44. [twitter has some problems so the photo stream is a bit interrumpted. sorry for that.]
The club members could get two free tickets for tonight's game Barcelona Atlètic-Sant Andreu at the Miniestadi. The club informs that there aren't any tickets left.
Benedito: "I'm sure Sandro Rosell won't win because the favorite never wins."
At 11 am, 6.171 people had already cast their vote, which is a particaption degree of 5,20%. This percentage is a record, higher than in 2003 (4,46%) and 2000 (4,46%).
Press conference Josep Cubells (board secretary) and Joan Oliver (chief executive): "Apart from some little things, everything is going normally."
Ferran Soriano: "Marc is calm. It has been a complicated campaign, but we can't change anything now. We're waiting the result now and we'll accept it."
Marc Ingla at the Camp Nou.
Benedito: "Over the last days, we've received a lot of support and I'm convinced I will be president."
Benedito: "I'm very happy. The elections are a key moment in the life of a club member."
Agustí Benedito has casted his vote at 11:04.
Laporta: "It's an emotional day. I feel as if I'm finishing a job well-done. I think we're leaving the club when it's at a peak, the best club in the world, a world-wide reference."
Marc Ingla giving an interview at the Camp Nou.
Press conference Josep Cubells (board secretary) and Joan Oliver (chief executive): "We received one formal complaint by Jaume Ferrer and we quickly solved the matter, as we did with other problems we were informed about."
