FC Barcelona is a Spanish professional football team based in the Catalan capital of Barcelona, which competes in the top flight of Spanish football.
The club is colloquially known simply as Barça, and has been in existence since 1899, and was found by Joan Gamper. It is at the heart of Catalan culture, with the motto ‘Més que un Club’ (More than a club) echoing loud and clear among fans.
Barcelona are one of the most decorated football club in the history of the sport, winning five Champions Leagues, 26 La Ligas, 30 Copa del Reys, 13 Spanish Super Cups, five UEFA Super Cups, and three FIFA Club World Cups, among other prestigious titles.
They contest their games at the Camp Nou – Europe’s biggest stadium with a capacity of 99,354.
