The Barcelona FC
Barcelona is a reflection of the Spanish left-wing political stance, the attitude of the oppressed, a nation (Catalonia), which will only be part of a country.
Through these people Catalonia Barcelona wanted to show them the advantages of the Spanish colonizers. Especially if the club is dealing with Real Madrid, which since the 1930's era General Franco government of Spain is a favorite club, this club has the motto 'It may be outdone by another club, if not with Real Madrid'.
Manuel Vazquez Montalban, a famous writer of mentioning Spain, Barcelona as the ultimate weapon for a nation without a country.
Barcelona In action
Because the mission is considered sacred by the people of Catalonia's, Barcelona has always maintaining the purity of purpose of the club. They would not equated with other clubs, and would not submit to the commercial values. That's why until now Barcelona is the only club that does not allow costumes advertise.
Barcelona is the only club in Europe whose president elected by holders of season tickets (the purest advocates), nor by the board of directors and not the holders of capital. Presidential candidate debate club on television, programs like the election campaign asking the President of a country.
The club is nicknamed 'Barca' and 'Los Azulgranas' because costumed in blue and scarlet, red-blue color that supposedly knowingly taken from the French flag as a form of resistance against the Spanish government in Madrid.
The club is also home to world-class players such as Johan Cruyff, Maradona, Ronald Koeman, Gary Lineker, Rivaldo, Luis Figo and Ronaldo's phenomenal.
CLUB DATE
Full name: Foot Ball Club Barcelona
Nickname: Barca, Los Azulgranas
Founded: November 29, 1899
Stadium: Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain
Capacity: 98,600 spectators
Costume: Blue Streaks Red-Blue (Cage), Orange-Black (Away)
President: Joan Laporta Estruch
Coach: Josep Guardiola
PLAYERS SEASON 2010-2011:
Goalkeeper:
1 Victor Valdes
13 Jose Manuel Pinto
Defender:
2 Dani Alves
3 Gerard Pique
5 Carles Puyol (captain)
18 Gabriel Milito
19 Maxwell
21 Adriano
22 Eric Abidal
Midfielder:
6 Xavi Hernandez
8 Andres Iniesta
14 Javier Mascherano
15 Seydou Keita
16 Sergio Busquets
Attacker:
7 David Villa
9 Bojan Krkic
10 Lionel Messi
11 Jeffren Suarez
17 Pedro Rodriguez
ACHIEVEMENT:
La Liga: 20 times (1928-29, 1944-45, 1947-48, 1948-49, 1951-52, 1952-53, 1958-59, 1959-60, 1973-74, 1984-85, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1997-98, 1998-99, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2008-09, 2009-10)
Copa Del Rey: 25 times (1909-10, 1911-12, 1912-13, 1919-20, 1921-22, 1924-25, 1925-26, 1927-28, 1941-42, 1950-51, 1951-52 , 1952-53, 1956-57, 1958-59, 1962-63, 1967-68, 1970-71, 1977-78, 1980-81, 1982-83, 1987-88, 1989-90, 1996-97, 1997 -98, 2008-09)
Spanish Supercup: 9 times (1983, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1996, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010)
Copa Spanish League: 2 times (1983, 1986)
Champions League: 3 times (1996, 2006, 2009)
UEFA Cup: 3 times (1958, 1960, 1966)
Winners Cup: 4 times (1979, 1982, 1989, 1997)
European Supercup: 3 times (1992, 1997, 2009)
Copa Latina: 2 times (1949, 1952)