<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="1">1899-1909 – Establishment and survival</h1>
Barcelona, founded by a group of foreign youths living in Barcelona, is the result of the continued popularity of football and English athletics across the continent. These origins enriched the club's culture, athleticism and deep-seated loyalty to Barcelona and the Catalan region.
The establishment of the club coincided with the growing enthusiasm of the Catalans for competitive sports at that time, which was a product of that social background and the special culture of Catalonia, and was a new model of modern leisure.
In his free time, he often plays in Bonanova with a group of friends.
In October 1899, Gamble ran an ad in Los Deportes magazine hoping to find like-minded players to form a team.
On 29 November, Gamber and 11 others (Swiss Ott Conzo, Englishman Walter Wild, John, William Parsons, German Ott Meyer, Catalan Luis de Oso, Bartomeu Terradas, Enrique Dukel, Pere Capote, Carres Puyol and Joseph Liaobert) came together to form a football club named after the city and with the emblem that symbolizes the city.
Gamber and the idea of creating Barcelona
Gamble wanted to build an organization that could be open to everyone. He envisioned the club as a meeting place for the masses of society, where they would talk freely and whose members would be able to govern freely, as if it were a democratic society. In return for Catalonia, Gamber instilled in Barca a trait of always being loyal to Catalonia.
Catalan idiosyncrasy, democracy, competitive pluralism and expansiveness: To this day, Gamber's original values still underpin Barca.
1899. The first coat of arms
This badge was the emblem of Barca at that time.
In 1910, the board decided that the club should have its own emblem, so it organized a design contest to find a suitable new badge.
In 1899. The first jersey
Barca's shirts have always been dominated by blue and crimson
At first, the main body of the jersey is half blue, the other half is dark red, the color of the sleeves is just the opposite, and the pants are white. There are many theories about the origin of the main colour, one of which is that blue and crimson are gamber's jerseys from Basel, as he played for Basel before arriving in Catalonia.
1899-1908. First home field
In the less than 10 years between 1899 and 1908, Barca replaced four pitches as their home stadiums
Due to economic instability and the lack of large outdoor venues caused by the development of the city at that time, Barca had difficulty finding a stadium that could be used for a long time.
1899-1900 A field in Bonanova that was once used as a cycling track (now Turó Park)
1900-1901 Casanova Hotel Stadium (now Sant Pau Hospital)
1901-1905 Carretera d'Horta Stadium
1905-1909 Carrer de Muntaner Stadium
In 1902. The first title, the Makaya Cup
In 1902, Barca won the first official title in club history
The Makaya Cup is the predecessor of the Catalan regional league. It was founded in 1900 by Alphonse Macaya, president of the Hipania Club, when he hoped to organize a tournament for teams in the Catalan region.
This trophy is an excellent work of modernist art.
< h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="16" > the growth of the 1909-1919 Carrer de la Indústria</h1>
In November 1908, the club was in a difficult period with 38 members ready to leave. Gamber was determined to keep the club running and this was his first time as club president.
This marks a new phase in the club's history, bringing together football with the social context of the entire city, the whole country. Many different situations have arisen during this period, including a steadily growing membership, a rewritten of the club's charter and, for the first time, the acquisition of its own stadium. At the same time, a large number of competitive achievements and the recognition of the profession of players in the development of football have gradually formalized the sport.
The club grows rapidly. In less than 10 years, the number of members grew from 201 in 1909 to 2973.
During this period, Barca laid a solid foundation and gradually became the football club that was envisioned at the beginning. Now, that's far beyond the dreams of the young people of the time – Barça continues to this day.
In 1909 the club's first home stadium: carrer de la Indústria
The stadium has two levels of grandstands, the first Spanish stadium to feature double-decker grandstands, which increased the stadium's spectator capacity to 6,000.
In this stadium, Barca fans received their first nickname – "culers" (literally, "ass man"). The word doesn't mean much of an attack on the inside, it refers to the fans sitting at the top of the stadium: from the outside, anyone who passes by can only see their butts.
1910-1913. First national and international title
Between 1910 and 1913, the club won numerous honours, including the Copa del Spain (also known as the Copa del Rey) and the four Pyenees Cups, the first time Barca had competed in an international tournament in which teams from Catalonia, the Basque Country and the South of France took part.
For the first time, the team returned home triumphantly
The team's success led to a surge in membership and prompted fans to come out to meet the players after the team's triumphant return.
After the players beat Madrid in the Spanish Cup, they were treated heroically on Passeig de Gracia, with the crowd following the buses all the way to the place where the celebratory dinner was held. The Canaletes bar in the heart of Barcelona became the place where the results of the football match were announced, and fans gathered here to celebrate Barca's success.
In 1910. The birth of a new team logo
Since 1899, Barça has used the city's coat of arms as its emblem, but in 1910 the club had its own emblem. The club held a special competition to select a new badge design, and the design pattern selected for that competition, with a slight modification, is the emblem we see today, which was designed by Barca player Carres Comamara.
This emblem indicates the identity of the club. It includes the Cross of St. George and a flag with four vertical stripes, the Catalan Flag, as well as blue and crimson, which symbolizes the club, and a football motif.
1912. Debut of legendary goalscorer Alcantera
Alcantara, from the Philippines, made his debut in the 1911-12 season when he was only 15 years old. He is undoubtedly Barca's first star and the club's top scorer. He scored an incredible 369 goals in 357 games, which means he scored almost an average of one goal per game. It is said that his feet are so strong that he can even shoot through the net. Alcantara often wrapped a scarf around his waist.
1909-1922. Success of national competitions: Barcelona and 8 Catalan football championships
The 1908–1909 season was the beginning of Barca's domination of the Catalan football championship and lasted until 1922. Barca have won this event 8 times, how impressive it is. In the 1909-1910 season, the team won every game.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="28" > 1919-1930 – the golden age</h1>
1919. Ricardo Zamora, legendary goalkeeper
He and Samitier made simultaneous appearances, and the two players marked a turning point in the club's history.
Zamora, nicknamed "el Diví" (saint), has only played for Barca for three seasons, but his performances have been enough to make a mark in the club's history.
1919. Joseph-Samitier's rapid rise to fame, hero of the masses
Samitier' nickname is "home llagosta" (Lobster Man) because he often makes acrobatic movements on the field and is the first idol of Catalan football.
He is also a celebrity in social circles, often with artists such as Carlos Judel and Maurice Schevali.
1922. Les Corts Stadium – Barcelona's "Cathedral"
It was designed by Santiago-Mestreis and Joseph Alemani, and the construction process cost a total of 991984.05 peseta. It was initially able to accommodate 22,000 spectators and was later successfully expanded to accommodate enough to accommodate 60,000 spectators.
Les Corts has witnessed 30 glorious years, but has also seen periods of low tide.
1924.25 anniversary
On 7 and 8 December 1924, Barca celebrated their 25th anniversary with two games against Real Unión at the Les Corts Stadium. In addition to this, Spain and France athletes also held a competition called "III Challenge Pere Prat". By that time, the club had 12,207 members.
1928. Win the Spanish Cup after an epic final in Santander
One of the most emblematic victories of the decade took place in the 1928 Spanish Cup. In the final hosted by Santander, Barca finally beat Real Sociedad (3-1) after drawing in the first two legs. Goalkeeper Platko was badly injured in the game and he was the hero of the day. The radio broadcast Barca's victory for the first time, and the newspaper also published the news on a special page.
1929. Barca won their first league title
In just a few years, the tournament has become the most exciting title race in Spanish football. It lasted 4 and a half months, with Barca beating Real Madrid by 25 points, a two-point margin to win their inaugural title. Manuel Pereira was the team's first player to score in the Spanish league.
However, the honor did not cause much of a stir at the time, and at first fans thought that the league was just an insignificant event.
1919-1930 A heyday
The team wins the honor and the players become idols
In the 1920s, football became a popular sport. Barca continue to attract a large number of supporters and are seen as a dream team of many stars, including Samitier, Alcantara, Zamora, Shaky, Piera and Sancho.
This legendary team witnessed the growth of the fan base, prompting the construction of the Les Corts Stadium in 1922; it was Barca's first great stadium. In 1923, the number of club members exceeded 10,000.
Against their most formidable rival at the time, Barcelona's other team, Espanyol, Barca's results never disappointed the die-hards, and the fans watched all the club's matches. The team enjoyed many years of success at les Corts.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="32" >1930-1939 – A Struggle Against History</h1>
The Catalan government has initiated the social, political and cultural reconstruction of Barcelona. In October 1932, the club made its place clear in an official message: "The rise of our club has no doubt nothing to do with competitive achievement. "In this commitment, political and cultural activities become the main body.
At the beginning of the Civil War, the club's employees faced the threat of Barcelona's ban, which prompted them to establish an important committee and eventually retain the organization. This committee showed a firm determination not to depart from pre-war leadership.
In the 1930s, the political situation was turbulent and dangerous, and Barca inevitably suffered losses. During this decade, the club experienced many major events, including the death of its founder, the second period of the Spanish Republic, the Spanish Civil War and the assassination of its president, Joseph Sunor. To sum up, it was a period of instability, with fewer members and some players whose contracts were canceled.
1930. Gamber, the death of the founder
The founder of the club, a brilliant businessman and athlete, created and developed such a unique football club, who died at the age of 52.
The departure of Barca's founder heralds a recipe for the club in the years to come.
1931-1936. Barça under the Republic
In the 1930s, society became increasingly interested in political meetings, in contrast to football games being snubbed.
Barcelona entered a historical period dominated by social, political and cultural reconstruction. The new club charter, adopted in May 1932, redefined the organization. According to its first chapter, Barça is "an association of culture and competition". In October, the Cultural Committee was established to organize activities for the members.
In July 1935, the new president, Joseph Sunauer, elaborated on his political ideas based on the Catalan nation. Using the famous phrase "athletics and citizenship," he emphasized the connection between society and athletics.
1930-1936. Victory during the Republic: four-time Catalan football championship
Barca entered a low ebb period, with the team only having a little strength in the first few years, but failing to win any league and Spanish Cup titles; its success was limited to the Catalan football championship.
During Sunor's presidency, the club's economy improved and Barca embarked on a new competitive policy – selling players of all kinds. War has darkened the team's otherwise bright future.
1936. The tragic fate of Chairman Joseph Sunor
On behalf of Casanova, president of the Catalan Parliament, Sunor departed from Valencia to the Parliament. The visit was entirely for political reasons and had nothing to do with buying and selling players. On August 6, 1936, Sunor was killed by Franco's armed forces.
During one of the saddest periods in Catalan and Spanish history, the club was in a state of being without a president and it was also undergoing a transformation.
1937. Mediterranean League
In the 1936–37 season, the Catalan Football Confederation hosted a tournament consisting of six Catalan and four Valencia teams
This tournament was used to replace leagues that had been cancelled due to the war.
Barca became champions of the Mediterranean League. After 1939, no team won the title again, because after Franco's victory, it was ordered to be cancelled.
1937. Journey to the American continent for help
The Civil War (1936–39) hit Spain to the heart of the problem, and football was one of the victims
A workers' committee took over the club to keep it from being usurped by CNT-FAI anarchists.
To escape the war, but also to seek funding to improve the club's deplorable financial situation, Barca travelled to Mexico and the United States. Some players never even returned to Barca.
In the summer of 1937, the team was received by Mexico as ambassadors for democracy and freedom.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="37" >1939-1950 – years of perseverance</h1>
The first few years after the war were the toughest times Barca had ever experienced, and a single fight could wipe out the entire club. Ruthlessly suppressed and purged by the military and those in power, the identity of the organization has changed completely.
The purge also affected the players, with players on trips to Mexico and the United States banned for two years and many exiled. The club's emblem and name were changed on the grounds that they were not sufficiently Hispanized, and the club's president was carefully chosen by the authoritative competitive authorities.
In the years that followed, the team was rebuilt and achieved more championship titles in the 1950s. For many, Barca's game at Les Corts was like an oasis of freedom during a period of fear, pain and inhibition.
1939. The end of the Spanish Civil War: a restart from 2500 members
The new political dictatorship distrusted Barça as an organization whose mission was to revitalize the republic and the Catalonia nation.
On 29 June 1939, the Les Corts Stadium was officially reopened for a match. The tournament was presided over by a large number of soldiers and those in power. In a pre-match speech, the club stated that it was no longer a vehicle for anti-Spanish sentiment, but wanted to become a new icon of Spanish athletics under the new regime.
1943. The arrival of Cesar
Cesar is one of the greatest goalscorers in Barca's history. He played 433 official games and scored 294 goals. His most famous way of scoring was receiving a corner kick and crossing the ball over the top of the goal.
Other players have also contributed to the team's success, such as Bassola, one of barca's best wingers in history, and Lamarec, one of the most talented goalkeepers in the club's history.
1944. Samitier's return to teaching and the league title in 1944–45
Joseph Samitier's contribution to Barca is not limited to his outstanding performances as a player. In 1944, he became the manager of the team and began an important period.
During His time in charge, Barca won the 1944–45 Spanish League title, the team's first league title since 1929.
1949. First European title. Latin cup
The 1948–49 season saw Barca win the Latin Cup, a tournament organised by FIFA, the predecessor of the Champions League.
The teams that reached the final round came from France, Italy, Portugal and Spain. They are Stade de Reims, Torino and Sporting Clube de Portugal. Barca beat Sporting Club 2-1 in the final to win the title.
1949.50 anniversary
With a glorious period of glory, the club celebrating its 50th anniversary, and the club realized that it had fully recovered from the Civil War. At this time, Barça was in a stage of growth, with a total of 24,893 members.
The club has prepared a series of celebrations for this purpose, including a football triangle in which teams in addition to Barca include Denmark's Boldklub club and Brazil's Palmeiras club. Barca won the tournament. Taking advantage of this anniversary celebration, the club has re-added the four vertical stripes of Catalan flags that were previously removed to the team emblem. This is a clear demonstration of the club's desire to regain its identity, although there are still many obstacles to the status quo. The huge fan base that emerged in these celebrations is a testament to Barca's tremendous progress in the legendary stadium of Les Corts.
1947. Enrique Fernandez as manager: two consecutive league titles and Latin Cup titles
Uruguayan Enrique Fernandes was a player in Barca's squad before the game, before coaching the team for three seasons, bringing two consecutive Spanish league titles. Fernandez celebrates offensive football, which Barca fans love.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="42" > 1950-1961 – The Kubala era</h1>
In 1950.10 the arrival of the superstar Kubala
Kubala is a player who can change Barca and he has become a legend in the hearts of the club's fans. The Hungarian genius introduced new football techniques that had never been seen before, such as arc ball.
After the team dominated Spanish football and had a great performance in Europe, the Les Corts stadium became somewhat crowded. No one would doubt that the club needed a bigger stadium.
1950-1953. Five-time champion
Barca's sensational line-up in 1951–52 helped the team win five different tournaments: the League, the Copa de España, the Latin Cup, the Eva Duarte Cup and the Martini Rossi Cup.
The five-time champions team has a fantastic group of players and a legendary striker: Ramallitz, Segul, Bi oscar, Sagara, Gonsalvo, Bassola, Cesar, Kubala, Moreno and Manchong.
1953. Di Stefano Incident
In 1953, Barca reached an agreement with River Plate to sign Di Stéfano, taking ownership of the player. Meanwhile, Real Madrid began negotiations with Di Stéfano, a club for Which Mirennaleo was playing for at the time. With the support of the Franco Elements, a strange result was born, with Di Stefano being mandated to take turns playing for both clubs. Barca were very unhappy with the ruling and voluntarily abandoned the player. Kubala's Barca and Di Stéfano's Real Madrid have been fighting for years for the right to dominate Spanish football.
In 1957. Opening of the Camp Nou
On September 24, 1957, during the presidency of Francisco Mirosans, camp Nou was officially opened. Barca hosted a variety of celebrations at the opening ceremony, including a match against warsaw players. 4-2！ Barca scored their first victory on the pitch, with Orosio Martinez scoring the first goal.
The stadium was originally able to accommodate 93,053 spectators. The total cost of building camp Nou is 288088143 Peseta. Today, Camp Nou is the largest stadium in Europe, with a capacity of 98,772 spectators.
In 1958. The arrival of Herrera
The coach brought 2 league titles, 1 Spanish Cup and 1 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup
Herrera's arrival means a revolutionary shift in Barca's understanding of football. Historic phrases such as "With this coach we can definitely win" and "We can play and win 11 with 10 players on our team" have made the team stronger.
Herrera, also known as "HH", has created a great team that combines foreign and Catalan qualities. The team's latest idol is a hungarian: the combination of Sandor Coccis, Zibor and Orosio Martinez, and Evaristo. The team also has homegrown players like Jeansana, Gracia, Vijays, Tegata, Oliveira and Sagara.
1954. Signed Luis Suarez, a golden player from Galicia
The arrival of Luis Suarez means that the strongest team in Barca's history has become stronger
He is an extraordinary player who brings great joy to the club. When he played for Barca, the fans were divided into two factions: "kubalistes" (fans of Kubala) and "suaristes" (fans of Suaris). In 1960, Suarez was awarded the title of Mr. of the Year as a Barca player, and he was the only Spanish player to receive this award.
1950-1961 The era of Kubala
Camp Nou was expanded by a surge in membership
In the 1950s, the number of members of the club increased to a certain extent. From 26,300 members to 52,791, an increase of more than 100%. There are many reasons for the increase in membership.
Kubala's arrival was important to Barca's success, and he became an icon for Barca fans. The team's victory and legendary Kubala are key factors in gaining fan loyalty. Barça's status in Catalan society is getting higher and higher. At the same time, the economy recovered initially after 1951, and wages grew higher than inflation, meaning that people had more disposable income, which meant fewer limits on membership contributions.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="46" >1961-1969 – new social status</h1>
In the 1960s, Barça witnessed a growing membership. Paradoxically, competitive achievement has not increased. At the same time, Catalonia welcomed a large group of immigrants, so Barcelona became an important gathering place for Catalan society.
Intermittent athletic achievements and the economic austerity caused in part by the construction of Camp Nou meant that the club was unable to sign big stars, as reflected in Barca's results.
Major social development, the role of the club in the assembly
This is largely due to the wave of immigration from southern Spain. Many people are attracted to Barça because of its democratic spirit, its international consciousness and its obvious anti-central position.
Barca's Catalan identity is no longer limited to members and fans born and raised. Barça has consolidated its role as a catalyst in social integration. This happened in the 1920s when people migrated to Catalonia from Valencia, Murcia and Aragon, and at the end of the 20th century, when immigrants came here from other continents.
Television technology developments in the 1960s
In 1959, regular television broadcasts began to appear in Catalonia. Because television is expensive, people initially stood outside shops selling TV to watch the broadcast of Barcelona's matches, or in bars and restaurants in Catalonia.
Say goodbye to the Golden Generation
The era of the Five Champions and the Era of Herrera is over. At the end of that season, Kubala's departure heralded the apparent end of Barca's glory. Ramallitz, the great goalkeeper, followed in the footsteps of Tegata and Sebor and left the club as new evidence of Barca's demise. When Sagara also chose to leave after the 1964-65 season, it marked the end of the golden generation.
1968. Famous quote: "More than just a club"
In his nomination speech on 17 January 1968, the newly promoted Barca president Carreras said: "Barca is more than just a football club. Soon after, this was sublimated into the famous saying "Barca is not only a club".
His son Louis remembers that his father had a copy of his speech, which he rarely did, and this famous quote was written on it. Although the speaker could not imagine the impact of his words, to this day, he is well aware that they mean something special.
1968 Julio Cesar-Benitez's death
His death was a major blow to his teammates and fans, especially when Barca were in a bad stage. This happened the day before Barca's match against Real Madrid, which was subsequently cancelled.
Benitez's body was placed at Camp Nou, where thousands of people came to mourn. Mourners of grief include Barca fans, as well as fans of other teams.
1968. "Glass Bottle Final": Barca win the Spanish Cup in a tense atmosphere at the Bernabeu
The Spanish Cup final was played at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, and the matchup with Real Madrid was rated as the "glass bottle final" in history. The name comes from the time a few minutes before the finish, when spectators threw glass bottles at Barca players. Despite the hostile atmosphere, Barca defeated Real Madrid 1-0 for an epic victory.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="51" >1969-78 – Cruyff and Democracy</h1>
In 1969, Montal won the election to become president of the club. His plan is to insist on universal participation, and he instills a philosophy that all members can reflect their ideas through the vote. In 1973, Montal was re-elected president with his campaign slogan "Barca is more than just a club".
During his presidency, Montal was enthusiastic about the restoration of Catalanism and resolutely opposed the centralization of football, as implemented by the Spanish Football Federation and the national athletic delegation. His influence allowed Barça to begin to regain its identity, gradually abandoning the more Spanish-sounding name after the Spanish Civil War.
The phenomenon of "oriondos" (foreign players forging birth certificates to claim their Spanish ancestry and thus join Spanish football) meant that signing foreign players became possible, and Barca's dream of signing Cruyff also began to become somewhat possible.
The triumph of roller hockey gave rise to this sector; hockey is the sector that has won the most national and international accolades in the club.
1973. First roller hockey champions league
In the 1972–73 season, the team consisted of Vilacota, Pons, Villa, Brassar, Scherkels and Sentel, defeating Sporting Lisbon in the two-legged final to win the inaugural Roller hockey Champions League.
1973. Cruyff was signed
On 13 August 1973, Cruyff joined Barca. He became the leader of this great team, the manager is Ryanus Michels, and together they brought Camp Nou back to the glory days before. Cruyff showed off his clever playing style and super skill.
The Dutch star has gone down in history with a number of memorable moments, such as his memorable goal against Atletico, when Cruyff caught Lexach's ball in the air and then broke through the door guarded by Reina.
1974. 5-0 away to the Bernabeu, Barca win the Spanish league
Once again, the team began to climb to the top of the table and Barca's winning streaks began to increase. After beating Atlético Gijón 4-2, Barca won the Spanish league title. With five rounds left, the league title has arrived, which is the end of a 14-year setback for Barca. The 1973–74 race to climb the table included a spectacular match at the Bernabeu on 17 February 1974. Barca swept the pitch to end with a brilliant 5-0 victory, with the starting line-up of Mora, Leif, Costas, Cruz, Torres, Carlos, Lexach, Ascensii, Cruyff, Sotil and Masyar.
1974.75 Anniversary and birth of the team song
The commemoration is used to celebrate everything, and people representing all aspects of Catalan society also come to participate in this event. Joan Miró, Salvador Dalí, Antoni Tàpies, Joan Fuster, Pere Calders and Tísner all contribute to art and culture.
To mark the 75th anniversary, Josep M. Espinàs and Jaume Picas wrote the lyrics to a song that Manuel Valls composed and became the club's official team anthem, titled "Cant del Barça".
1975. The sea of the Catalan flag of Camp Nou
On 28 December 1975, a match was played between Barca and Real Madrid, and for the first time, so many Catalan flags were seen at Camp Nou. Spectators smuggled in the flags, just a month after Franco's death.
The match was televised, meaning that the sight of countless Catalan flags flying on the pitch had a huge impact. Barca won the game, with Lexach scoring a goal just before the final, which gave the victory a bigger repercussion.
1969-1977. The era of Barcelona and Catalonia, Montal
During Montal's presidency, Barca implemented a policy that allowed the club to strengthen its Catalan identity, despite still facing the oppression of Franco's dictatorship
In 1972, camp Nou played Catalan through loudspeakers, and club news began to use Catalan. In 1973, the club reverted to its original name: FC Barcelona
During Montal's final season in power, Barca pledged to support the rebuilding of the Catalan government.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="57" >1978-1988 – more members, more stars</h1>
In May 1979, after an incredible final win in Basel, Barca won the European Cup Winners' Cup for the first time, putting Barca back at the top of the world's great club rankings. It was Núñez's first title as president. In the 1980s, Barça experienced a alternating highs and lows, influenced by the results, the performance of star players and other things that had nothing to do with competition.
The decade saw the arrival of fantasy players, including Gini, Maradona, Schuster, Alexanko, Alberto, Urruti, Marcos, and a bunch of coaches with different understandings of football – Herrera, Ratke, Menotti, Venables, the first multimillion-dollar contracts, and the fact that television broadcasting rights began to affect the club's finances. With the expansion of camp Nou, the organization grew stronger, and as the number of members increased, the audience also increased, reaching more than 100,000.
1978. A new era for President Núñez
On May 6, 1978, the first elections of the New Democratic Era were held. All members are free to choose their chairman. With an event called "Let's Start Barcelona Together", Nunez was elected. Nunez insists he aims to bring the club closer to its members and reverse the club's financial situation.
1979 . Barca win the European Cup Winners' Cup for the first time
On 16 May 1979, Barca and Düsseldorf met in the final, an epic match that lasted until extra time, when Barca won 4–3 to win the Cup Winners' Cup.
A group of around 30,000 Barça fans accompanied the team to the championship, carrying the Catalan flag and the red-blue flag across Europe. The European title sparked unprecedented celebrations in barcelona's streets and other Catalan cities. The champion team was warmly welcomed back home, with two of the players receiving special receptions: Neskens, who was about to leave the team, and Migaeri, who insisted on playing the final with his broken collarbone.
1981. Gini's kidnapping
On March 1, 1981, the team's top scorer, Enrique Castro, "Gini", was kidnapped on his doorstep. He was locked up for 25 days, during which time the whole team united. Gini's abduction had a huge psychological impact on the team. Despite losing the striker, the team was still required to continue playing in the league, but it has lost the possibility of competing for the title. Barca supporters organized a grand demonstration to demand Gini's release, which was eventually released on March 25.
1982. Signed Maradona
Maradona was considered the best player in the world at the time. Maradona, also known as "El Pelusa", is a master who is memorable with both the ball and the goals. The Argentine striker is a football wizard with a magic left foot, high-tempo directionalism, excellent speed and ball control.
However, his time at Barcelona was unfortunate. During those two years, he endured hepatitis and a series of injuries. These misfortunes meant that fans could not enjoy the talent's performance continuously.
1982. Barca win their second Cup Winners' Cup at Camp Nou
Ratke's side were out before the quarter-finals of the Spanish Cup. Still, the new European title has brought the stadium back to joy. On 12 May, Barca won the European Cup Winners' Cup for the second time; the final was played at Camp Nou, with goals from Simmonson and Gini beating Standard Liege 2-1 to win the title.
1985. "Urruti, I love you": the long-lost Spanish league title
In the 88th minute, the opponent was given a penalty, which is likely to delay the team's victory. Urruti saved Gonzalez's shot and Barca finally lifted the league title trophy again after 11 years. The Basque goalkeeper will go down in club history.
Catalan Radio broadcast the match, commented by Joaquin Puyar. When he saw the goalkeeper make a save, he kept shouting "Urruti, I love you". These words marked the end of Barca's days of struggling to win the league title.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="61" > 1988-1996 – the "Dream Team" era</h1>
Since 1988, Cruyff has been coaching Barca, who once again achieved football and athletic achievements. The board, headed by Núñez, is focused on building a team of extremely fanatical, high-performing players. Once again, camp Nou was packed.
Between 1990 and 1994, Barca completed four consecutive Spanish league titles. The Champions League triumph in 1992 was the pinnacle of the period, when the team was characterised by one-foot passing, attacking football and Cruyff's triumphant spirit.
They are known as the "dream team" of European football, and the following players who have gone down in history deserve to be remembered: Subisaretta, Buckro, Begiristan, Laudrup, Koman, Stoichkov, Romario, Eusebio, Nadal, Guardiola, Amor, Carlos, Ferrer, Nando, Salinas, Serna, Arizantko, Goykochea.
Led by the duo of Cruyff and Lexach, the team has finally come to an end to its unbearable past. Barca became one of the loudest names in world football.
1988. Cruyff's return
"I know the club and I don't want history to repeat itself. If we want to change, we have to change history. These words heralded the coming of Cruyff's time and marked a change in philosophical outlook. The team's tactics were revised to include Dutch coach Michels' "all-attack, all-defense". The management of the team has also changed, becoming the coach fully responsible.
Under Cruyff's leadership, Barca have had a glorious period. Cruyff's exploits include a Champions League, four league titles, a Cup Winners' Cup, a Spanish Cup and four Spanish Super Cups. He also introduced the "rondos" training method in the training class, where the players pass the ball in a circle between each other, and the players in the middle of the circle try to grab the ball.
1989. New Barca and its third Cup Winners' Cup winner in Bern
On 10 May 1989, goals from Salinas and Rekat helped Barca beat Sampdoria 2-0. More than 25,000 supporters came to Switzerland to support the team. Cruyff's New Barca bring home the club's third winner's trophy.
After years of silence, fans can finally celebrate the football team's highest honor.
1989. Michaeli's farewell
The player has his own unique place in the club's history, as he is the second most appearance for Barca (553), behind Xavi. He is also one of the best defenders of the players who played for Barca.
On 5 September 1989, migheri wore the barça uniform for the last time in Barça's victory over the Bulgarian national team. Migheri played for Barca for 16 years, having fought alongside Cruyff and Lexach.
1990-1994.Dream Team completed four consecutive league titles
After winning the Cup winners' Cup winners (1989) and the Spanish Cup (1990), the Spanish league title became Cruyff's last pursuit.
Barca can handle it with ease. Not only did he win the league championship, but he also won four times in a row. The last three were won in the final round of the season. To this day, the most impressive scene of the Dream Team is when the players are on the field waiting for the results of their competitors to come out.
Barca's first EHF Champions League title
Barca beat Renianin FC 20-17 at the crowded Palau Stadium. The combination of veterans, such as Rick, Sagarez, Serrano, as well as promising young players such as Maspu, Urdan Garin, Barufe, plus the world's best player, Vjovic, has brought this long-awaited title. Barca's European domination has since begun, with a favourite team capable of winning the title every year.
1992 – Cruyff's Barca won their first Champions League title with a legendary goal at Wemble
In 90 minutes the two teams battled 0-0 and the match went into extra time. In the 111th minute, Koeman's brilliant free-kick slammed into Basa's first Champions League title. 25,000 supporters accompanied the team to Wembley. 1,000,000 people came to the streets of Barcelona to welcome the European champions home.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="65" >1996-2008 – Centennial Club</h1>
Few organizations are able to reach their centenary, and whether they can do so depends on their solidity and continuity. The goal of The Centenary of Barcelona is to see new hope for the future while celebrating the glorious past.
A series of commemorative events have allowed Barca to fully express their emotions, which has provided an emotional opportunity for the masses to spend a year looking back on the club's glorious past. Some important figures in Catalan culture are also involved, including the media and some large organizations. The famous artist Tapies designed the official centenary poster, so his name is also included in the list of internationally renowned artists and writers who have helped promote Barca over the years.
The 1998–99 season, the season of centenary celebrations, was also historic because of many competitive achievements: all four club professional divisions (football, basketball, handball and roller hockey) won their respective league titles.
In 2003, the newly appointed president, Laporta, brought in a young, dynamic new generation of leadership that completely changed the image of the club. His philosophy is to make the club's athletic achievements resonate with more social aspects as much as possible.
The next few years were spectacular in many ways: competitive achievements, exponential growth in membership, economic growth that brought the club to the top of the world and unprecedented attention to philanthropy, culminating in barca's partnership with UNICEF in 2006, which allowed barca to establish a caring image around the world, thus globalizing the concept of "more than just a club".
The most long-awaited title, the second Champions League title, comes from the team led by Ronaldinho, and the fans are extremely happy that they can dream of completing two consecutive Champions League titles.
1997-1999. Louis van Gaal won two league titles
In the 1996–97 season, Bobby Robson coached Barca, and under the leadership of potential rising star Ronaldo, the team won the Cup winners and Copa del Rey, and Robson left the team a year later, with Van Gaal taking over the Barca coaching whip.
Louis van Gaal led Barca to win their first league and cup doubles in 39 years. In his second season at Barca, the Dutchman defended his league title.
1999.Barca hosts a centenary commemoration event
The club hopes that Barca's centenary celebrations will last for a year. Fans and athletes enjoyed a series of celebrations from November 1998 to November 1999.
These events start with a large carnival in a stadium. One of the most impressive scenes is when legendary Catalan singer Cellat sings a Barça team song in front of 100,000 spectators.
Another moment of excitement was the march of hundreds of athletes, declaring that the Barça flag had been defended over the years.
2003. Barca's first Euroleague title
After five wins, the team, coached by Pesic and led by Bodi Loga, Jaskovius and Navarro, won the final Europa League title. Barca beat Benatton FC 76-65 at the Sant'Yoldi Stadium. In the final four matches, Bodi Loga was elected the Most Valuable Player.
2006 Rijkaard's Barca win their second Champions League title in Paris
Goals from Eto'o and Beretti brightened the Stade de France. It was a victory for football, known as "beautiful football" – a bold style that was praised like never before around the world. Tens of millions of members and fans celebrated the victory in Paris, and millions more in Barcelona and other cities in Catalan.
UNICEF is more than a club worldwide
In 2006, Barça signed a historic cooperation agreement with UNICEF, an organization that protects children's rights, and Barca added the word UNICEF to the jerseys of a team, and the club covered all the costs of cooperation. The team's first match in a shirt with the word UNICEF printed on it was on 12 September 2006, at home to Sofia's Champions League match. Barca once again completed a fantastic match, winning 5-0.
In 2003. A new look under Laporta's rule
In June 2003, members elected a new management led by Laporta. The new board signed Rijkaard as manager and Ronaldinho as the team's new star. The club has just experienced a slump of not having a major tournament title in four years, and the arrival of the Brazilian has given the team long-lost hope.
Rijkaard's side stormily won the 2004–05 league title and defended it a year later. Ronaldinho is the leader of that team, assisted by Edmirson, Gyuli, Beleti, Silvinho and other players such as Deco and Eto'o, plus some of his own products, Valdés, Oleg, Puyol, Xavi and Iniesta.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="70" >2008-2016 – our best times</h1>
Under Guardiola's leadership, the team has improved more than ever. Inheriting the style of play introduced by Cruyff, Guardiola firmly based on the club's youth training, promoting some talented young players to the first team, and the result was the greatest Barca in history.
Barca received the most glorious international recognition when the top three World Players of the Year 2010 were Xavi, Iniesta and Messi, three lads who grew up in La Masia (the residence of young athletes of all ages who trained and educated at the Barça Academy).
The team reached its peak in every way, winning a series of surprising accolades, including two Champions League titles, three league titles, plus the long-awaited Club World Cup in 2009, an extraordinary year when Barca won a total of six competitions, an unprecedented event in European football.
Barca broke all the records, played memorable games and won almost every title they could. The glorious moment of Guardiola's team arrived at Wembley, and the whole world was captivated by this kind of football, which is the origin of the dream. The world's media praised this extraordinary team, and they wrote the most incredible chapter in the history of football.
But it's not just football teams that win the honor. Basketball, handball and roller hockey teams have also won many European titles, with futsal teams winning league titles for the first time. The club won 6 titles in the 2010–11 season. Never in history have Barca won so many titles in a single season.
The Guardiola era ended in 2012, but Barca continues to succeed under Tito Villanova and Luis Henrique. We once again achieved a historic Treble achievement in 2014/15.
2008. Guardiola returns to teaching
He has applied the style of his player days to the current game, offensive football, teamwork. The team works perfectly.
In his first season, Guardiola won three major events. 2009 was the year Barca won six titles. This achievement lasted for the next two seasons, with Barca winning 10 of the 13 events in which they competed.
Guardiola set a new standard for world football. But his Barca not only made a difference on the pitch, but also made other important contributions to society.
2009. Barca and Guardiola win their third Champions League trophy in Rome
Guardiola lost several key defenders in the match against Manchester United, but Eto'o's goal changed everything. Since then, Barca have clearly dominated, with Messi scoring another goal to rewrite the score to 2-0.
On 17 May 2009, Barca not only beat the defending champions to win the Champions League, but also became the first Spanish club to win the league, copa del Rey and champions leagues in a single season.
2009. A Magical Year: Barca win six trophies
The team won all the titles in the crisis, six in total, or in the authoritative tournament. No one can question whether every tournament title is what Barca deserves.
The year was marked by so many celebrations and was the most successful in the club's history.
May 13 Copa del Rey
May 16 League
27 May Champions League
August 23 Spanish Super Cup
August 28 European Super Cup
19 December Club World Cup
2010. Roselle becomes the new team president
In 2003, he joined the Barca board of directors as part of the La Porta team. It was he who committed himself to signing Ronaldinho.
Roselle's campaign slogan, "We're all Barça people," built his ideas on listening carefully to the needs of his members over the past two years. In 2010, he became barca's new president by an absolute margin, receiving 61.35% of the vote – the highest ever. Roselle also became the chairman with the most votes in history.
2010. The Golden Globes recognize La Masia
The three positions on the podium are all players from La Masia. Journalists, coaches and captains nominated the three to show their respect for Barca's style of play.
This is the first time that all three candidates have come from the same club, which is a recognition of La Masia. Three exceptional players, not only trained to play great football, but also required to strive to be humble and respectful of fair play, were recognized worldwide in 2010.
2011. Barca and Guardiola win their fourth Champions League trophy at Wembley
The tournament took place at New Wembley, which was in the same location as they won their first Champions League title under Cruyff in 1992, so it makes a lot of sense.
After struggling to win Real Madrid in two high-quality games in the semi-finals, Barca met Manchester United in the final, just as they did in Rome two years ago. Barca are still the better team, with three strikers Pedro, Messi and Villa each scoring one goal to help the team win 3-1.
It's something that never happened in a European final. The world watched the game in awe, and the media gave unanimous praise to this incredible Barca.
Tito Bilanova dies
One of the saddest news stories in Barcelona's history occurred on April 25, 2014, when Francesco Tito Villanova Beyo (September 17, 1968 – April 25, 2014), loved and respected by all, died at the age of 45 due to failure to overcome his illness. Due to illness, he was forced to resign as first-team manager since July, and just a few months earlier he had led the team to a record 100 points to win the league title. From 2008 to 2012, Villanova was also Guardiola's deputy. In the days after his death, a total of 53,000 people came to Camp Nou to pay his final respects.
Goodbye two legends: Puyol and Valdés
In the summer of 2014, Barca said goodbye to two captains, two legends. Carlos Puyol, the eternal captain, announced his retirement after 593 official matches, and his illustrious career has made him an icon for Barca fans. The most memorable of his career was the outstanding defence he made with the Barca Shield in the Champions League, the kiss of Senella in Barca's 6-2 defeat to the Bernabeu, and the moment of honour that awarded Abidal a trophy after the 2011 triumph at Wembley. Puyol's departure coincided almost at the same time as victor Valdés's departure, and Valdés, who has been a Barca goalkeeper for a long time, also said a few months ago that he intended to leave the team at the end of the 2013-14 season. Valdés is one of the best players of all time, conceding just 441 goals in 535 games. One of his most outstanding performances was the Champions League final in Paris in 2006 and the semi-final against Chelsea in 2009.
Enrique: Triple Crown
Martino took over the coaching whip left by Villanova in the summer of 2013 and although we got off to a good start that season, we ended the season with only one Spanish Super Cup title, and then in the summer of 2014, Luis Enrique, a much-loved former Barca player, became Barca's new manager. In his first season in charge, he won his second treble in Barca's history, and we won the league title, the Copa del Rey and the Champions League in that magical season. In the months that followed, the top players, including Messi, Iniesta, Neymar and Suarez, won the European Super Cup and the Club World Cup. In the 2015/16 season, the team won the European Super Cup, the Club World Cup, la Liga and the Copa del Rey. In the 2016/17 season, the team won the Copa del Rey for the third consecutive time.
Harvey's farewell
In the summer of 2015, Harvey announced his decision to leave. The Barca legend played for the Rossandre for 17 seasons. During his time at Barcelona, Xavi won a total of 25 titles: 8 league titles, 4 Champions League titles, 3 Copa del Rey titles, 6 Spanish Super Cups, 2 UEFA Super Cups and 2 Club World Cups. He scored a total of 85 goals in 767 official matches, becoming the holder of Barca's appearance record. And his style of football will always be remembered.
Bartomeu won the election
On 18 July 2015, Bartomeu won the election of FC Barcelona president, receiving 25,823 votes, or 54.6% of the total vote.
Valverde's arrival
Valverde played for the Rossandre during Cruyff's time at Barcelona and has had a very successful coaching experience, becoming Barca's new manager since the 2017/18 season.
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