Description
Barça, more than a club?
Book summary
The book examines the historical symbiosis between FC Barcelona and Catalonia through the testimonies of eleven politicians and civic leaders of all ideologies. For the first time, figures such as Carles Puigdemont, Quim Torra, Oriol Junqueras, Jordi Sánchez, and Xavier García Albiol debate the relevance of the legendary motto "més que un club" after 120 years of history. A collective reflection on Barça's role as an ambassador for Catalonia and its current reality.
What is it about?
The work brings together eleven personalities from the Catalan political and civic sphere to analyze whether FC Barcelona remains "more than a club" today. Through their testimonies, the historical links between the sports entity and Catalan identity are explored, from their origins to the contemporary context. The book not only reviews the club's evolution as a symbol, but also confronts different visions regarding its social, cultural, and political role in 21st-century Catalonia. Each intervention offers a unique perspective, generating a pluralistic debate on the validity of the foundational motto.
Main themes
- Historical relationship between FC Barcelona and Catalan political and civic life.
- Relevance of the "more than a club" motto in the current social and political context.
- Barça as an ambassador and identity symbol of Catalonia.
- Analysis of the club's role from different political ideologies.
- Testimonies from presidents, politicians, and leaders of organizations on the club's reality.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at FC Barcelona fans interested in its social and political dimension, as well as readers who want to understand the relationship between sports and Catalan identity from multiple ideological perspectives. It will also be of interest to those who follow the political debate in Catalonia and wish to know the reflections of its protagonists on one of its most universal symbols.
What this book offers
- A plural and contrasted analysis of the link between Barça and Catalonia, with voices from across the political spectrum.
- Exclusive testimonies from key figures such as former presidents of the Generalitat and civic leaders.
- An updated reflection on the survival of the "more than a club" motto in the 21st century.
- Historical and political context that enriches the understanding of the club's social role.
Technical specifications
- Author: Porta i Vila, Frederic; Torres i Lliteras, Xavier
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: cat
- Subject: POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT, REGIONAL GOVERNMENT POLICIES, FOOTBALL
- Collection: FORA DE JOC
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: January 2021
- Number of pages: 272
- Weight: 340 g
Editorial review
A collective work that offers a multifaceted and unprecedented look at the relationship between FC Barcelona and Catalonia. The selection of eleven voices representing different political sensitivities guarantees a rich and often controversial debate, ideal for readers seeking to understand the club beyond the sporting sphere. Its testimonial approach and timeliness make it a reference document for analyzing the present of the "more than a club" motto.