Barcelona football club history
Posted on 28. Dec, 2011 by admin in General
Barcelona is a club steeped in tradition and history. The football team has become part of the fabric of Catalan society and is a big part of Catalan identity. Barcelona FC is a sporting mouthpiece for a number of political tensions, although more constructively, it also unites the Catalan public under a sporting banner, and the football pitch is where they air their grievances. They survived through the Franco era and became a political mouthpiece for a subtle form of dissent.
‘Mes Que Un Club’ the sign reads on one of the imposing stands, meaning ‘more than a club’. This is an apt description of what Barca is to the local population and FC Barcelona tickets allow you a glimpse of genuine Catalan life and culture.
Barcelona FC are owned and run by their supporters, who vote on presidential elections and have a big say in the direction of the club. Established in 1899, Barcelona have had a long and successful history. They have lifted the most domestic trophies of any Spanish club, with an impressive 21 La Liga and 25 Copa del Rey. They are one of the few clubs who have been ever present in European competition since 1955.
Barcelona FC’s recent successes have been some of their most remarkable. Josep Guardiola has quickly attained legendary status at the Nou Camp. His modern side play an attacking brand of passing football that has seen them dominate both domestic and European competition. In 2009 Barcelona won an unprecedented six trophies. People talk of trebles as being incredible, but to win a sextuple of silverware is a phenomenal achievement.
Paulino Alcantra is Barcelona’s all time highest goal scorer with 357 goals, but he may soon be caught by Messi, whose tally is constantly rising towards the 200 mark with a near whole career ahead of him. FC Barcelona tickets would entitle you to see this living legend in his prime.
FC Barcelona tickets are not only a chance to see the best club side in the world; they represent a glimpse at social history and real Catalan life.