Futbol Club Barcelona, also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
Founded in 1899 by a group of Swiss, English and Catalan footballers led by Joan Gamper, the club has become a symbol of Catalan culture and Catalanism, hence the motto "Més que un club" (More than a club). Unlike many other football clubs, the supporters own and operate Barcelona. It is the world's second-richest football club in terms of revenue, with an annual turnover of $613 million and the third most valuable, worth $2.6 billion.
Barcelona are the most successful club in Spain, in terms of overall official titles won (83). Barcelona were ranked first in the 'All-Time Club World Ranking' by IFFHS, on December 31, 2009, and are also currently placed on top of the UEFA club rankings.
Founded in 1899 by a group of Swiss, English and Catalan footballers led by Joan Gamper, the club has become a symbol of Catalan culture and Catalanism, hence the motto "Més que un club" (More than a club). Unlike many other football clubs, the supporters own and operate Barcelona. It is the world's second-richest football club in terms of revenue, with an annual turnover of $613 million and the third most valuable, worth $2.6 billion.
Barcelona are the most successful club in Spain, in terms of overall official titles won (83). Barcelona were ranked first in the 'All-Time Club World Ranking' by IFFHS, on December 31, 2009, and are also currently placed on top of the UEFA club rankings.
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