History of FC Barcelona in Timeline
FC Barcelona, also known as Barça, is a professional football club located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. They compete in La Liga, the highest level of Spanish football. The club is one of the most successful and popular football teams in the world, known for its distinctive playing style and contributions to the sport.
1900: First use of blue and garnet colors
In 1900, the blue and garnet colors of the Barcelona shirt were first worn in a match against Hispania. The origin of these colors is debated, with theories including inspiration from Merchant Taylor's School, Robespierre's First Republic, or Joan Gamper's home team, FC Basel.
1901: Copa Macaya participation
In 1901, the club participated in the first football competition played on the Iberian Peninsula, the Copa Macaya, narrowly losing to Hispania AC.
1905: Last competition won
FC Barcelona had not won a competition since the Campionat de Catalunya in 1905.
1908: Hans Gamper becomes club president
In 1908, Hans Gamper – now known as Joan Gamper – became club president, attempting to prevent Barcelona from shutting down.
March 1909: Move into Camp de la Indústria
On 14 March 1909, the team moved into the Camp de la Indústria, a stadium with a capacity of 8,000.
1909: Campionats de Catalunya
The stadium is regarded as the main element that helped the club grow in the 1910s and become a dominant team, winning three successive Campionats de Catalunya between 1909 and 1911.
1910: New crest design competition won by Carles Comamala
In 1910, Barcelona held a competition among its members to design a new crest, which was won by Carles Comamala. His design became the club's crest with minor variations, featuring the St George Cross, Catalan flag, and team colors.
1910: Copa del Rey and Pyrenees Cup
The stadium is regarded as the main element that helped the club grow in the 1910s and become a dominant team, winning three Copa del Rey in four years between 1910 and 1913, and four successive Pyrenees Cup between the inaugural year in 1910 and 1913.
1911: Campionats de Catalunya
The stadium is regarded as the main element that helped the club grow in the 1910s and become a dominant team, winning three successive Campionats de Catalunya between 1909 and 1911.
1912: Recruitment of Paulino Alcántara
In 1912, Gamper recruited Paulino Alcántara, the club's seventh all-time top-scorer.
1913: Start date of Ramón Torralba career
On 4 February 1917, the club held its first tribute match to honour Ramón Torralba, who played from 1913 to 1928.
1913: Copa del Rey and Pyrenees Cup
The stadium is regarded as the main element that helped the club grow in the 1910s and become a dominant team, winning three Copa del Rey in four years between 1910 and 1913, and four successive Pyrenees Cup between the inaugural year in 1910 and 1913.
February 1917: First tribute match
On 4 February 1917, the club held its first tribute match to honour Ramón Torralba, who played from 1913 to 1928. The match was against local side Terrassa where Barcelona won the match 6–2.
1917: Recruitment of Jack Greenwell
In 1917, Gamper also recruited Jack Greenwell as Barcelona's first full-time manager.
1917: First full-time coach
In 1917, Jack Greenwell became the club's first full-time coach.
1917: Jack Greenwell begins his first spell as manager
In 1917, Jack Greenwell began his first spell as the manager of Barcelona, serving until 1924.
1918: Espanyol counter-petition against autonomy
In 1918, Espanyol initiated a counter-petition against autonomy, highlighting the political tensions of the time.
1919: Campionats de Catalunya
The Barça team won 9 out of 10 Campionats de Catalunya between 1919 and 1928.
1920: Copa del Rey title
The team won two Copa del Rey titles in 1920 and 1922.
1922: Move to Les Cortes
In 1922, the club moved to the new Les Cortes, which they inaugurated the same year. Les Cortes had an initial capacity of 30,000, and in the 1940s it was expanded to 60,000.
1922: Construction of Camp de Les Corts begins
In 1922, with over 20,000 supporters, Barcelona was able to build the larger Camp de Les Corts, with an initial capacity of 20,000 spectators, thanks to supporters lending money to the club.
1922: Copa del Rey title
The team won two Copa del Rey titles in 1920 and 1922.
1924: Jack Greenwell ends his first spell as manager
In 1924, Jack Greenwell concluded his first spell as the manager of Barcelona, having started in 1917.
June 1925: Ground closure and Gamper's resignation
On 14 June 1925, the crowd in the stadium jeered the Royal March, resulting in the ground being closed for six months and Gamper being forced to relinquish the presidency of the club as a reprisal.
1925: Last year as club president
Joan Gamper was club president on five separate occasions between 1908 and 1925.
1926: Transition to professional football
In 1926, the directors of Barcelona publicly claimed to operate a professional football club.
July 1927: Testimonial match for Paulino Alcántara
On 3 July 1927, the club held a second testimonial match for Paulino Alcántara, against the Spanish national team. A local journalist dropped the ball onto the pitch from his aeroplane.
1928: Start of Primera División League
In 1928, the Primera División League started, marking the beginning of Barcelona's long history in the competition.
1928: "Oda a Platko"
In 1928, victory in the Spanish Cup was celebrated with a poem titled "Oda a Platko", which was written by Rafael Alberti, inspired by the performance of the Barcelona goalkeeper, Franz Platko.
1928: End date of Ramón Torralba career
On 4 February 1917, the club held its first tribute match to honour Ramón Torralba, who played from 1913 to 1928.
1928: Campionats de Catalunya
The Barça team won 9 out of 10 Campionats de Catalunya between 1919 and 1928.
June 1929: Inaugural Spanish League win
On 23 June 1929, Barcelona won the inaugural Spanish League.
1929: Never relegated from Primera División
Since its inception in 1929, Barcelona is one of three founding members of the Primera División that have never been relegated from the top division.
July 1930: Gamper's suicide
On 30 July 1930, Gamper committed suicide after a period of depression brought on by personal and financial problems.
1930: Campionat de Catalunya
FC Barcelona won the Campionat de Catalunya in 1930, entering a period of decline.
1931: Campionat de Catalunya
FC Barcelona won the Campionat de Catalunya in 1931, entering a period of decline.
1931: Jack Greenwell begins his second spell as manager
In 1931, Jack Greenwell began his second spell as the manager of Barcelona, serving until 1933.
1932: Campionat de Catalunya
FC Barcelona won the Campionat de Catalunya in 1932, entering a period of decline.
1932: Barcelona defined as a cultural and sporting association
In 1932, Barcelona's statutes defined the club as "an association of a cultural and sporting nature", emphasizing its cultural connection.
1933: Jack Greenwell ends his second spell as manager
In 1933, Jack Greenwell concluded his second spell as the manager of Barcelona, having started in 1931.
1934: Campionat de Catalunya
FC Barcelona won the Campionat de Catalunya in 1934, entering a period of decline.
1936: Campionat de Catalunya
FC Barcelona won the Campionat de Catalunya in 1936, entering a period of decline.
1936: Arrest and execution of Josep Sunyol
In 1936, during Francisco Franco's Coup d'état, the president of Barcelona, Josep Sunyol, was arrested and executed without trial by Franco's troops for his political activities.
1937: Mediterranean League title
In 1937, FC Barcelona won their disputed title in the Mediterranean League.
1937: Squad tour in Mexico and the United States
In the summer of 1937, the squad was on tour in Mexico and the United States, where it was received as an ambassador of the Second Spanish Republic. The tour led to the financial security of the club, but also resulted in half of the team seeking asylum in Mexico and France.
March 1938: Aerial bombardment by the Italian Air Force
On 16 March 1938, Barcelona came under aerial bombardment from the Italian Air Force, causing more than 3,000 deaths, with one of the bombs hitting the club's offices.
1938: Campionat de Catalunya
FC Barcelona won the Campionat de Catalunya in 1938, entering a period of decline.
1939: Beginning of Franco's Rule
In 1939, Franco's rule began, influencing the activities and results of both Barcelona and Real Madrid, marking a controversial period in Spanish football history.
1943: Copa del Generalísimo semi-final against Real Madrid
In 1943, Barcelona faced Real Madrid in the semi-finals of Copa del Generalísimo. After Barcelona won the first match at Les Corts 3–0, Real Madrid won the second leg 11–1.
1944: Expansion of Les Corts: grandstand
In 1944, the grandstand was expanded at Les Corts as part of several expansion projects to accommodate the increasing number of members and spectators.
1946: Expansion of Les Corts: southern stand
In 1946, the southern stand was expanded at Les Corts as part of several expansion projects to accommodate the increasing number of members and spectators.
June 1950: Signing of László Kubala
In June 1950, Barcelona signed László Kubala, who was to be an important figure at the club.
June 1950: László Kubala signed
In June 1950, Barcelona signed László Kubala, who would later score 196 goals in 256 matches, drawing larger crowds to the games.
1950: Expansion of Les Corts: northern stand
In 1950, the northern stand was expanded at Les Corts as part of several expansion projects to accommodate the increasing number of members and spectators. This final expansion brought the stadium's capacity to 60,000.
1951: El Barça de les Cinc Copes
In 1951, El Barça de les Cinc Copes is the first team in Spanish football to have won five trophies in a single season.
1951: Espanyol achieves largest margin win
In 1951, Espanyol achieved their largest margin win with a 6-0 victory.
1951: Tram strike support
On a rainy Sunday of 1951, the crowd left Les Corts stadium after a 2–1 win against Santander by foot, refusing to catch any trams, and surprising the Francoist authorities because a tram strike was taking place in Barcelona, and it received the support of blaugrana fans.
1952: El Barça de les Cinc Copes
In 1952, El Barça de les Cinc Copes is the first team in Spanish football to have won five trophies in a single season.
1952: Five trophies
In 1952, Ferdinand Daučík and László Kubala led the team to five different trophies: La Liga, the Copa del Generalísimo, the Copa Latina, the Copa Eva Duarte, and the Copa Martini & Rossi.
1952: Kubala sets La Liga record for goals in a match
In 1952, László Kubala scored seven goals against Sporting Gijón, setting a La Liga record for the most goals scored in a single match.
September 1953: President of Barcelona forced to resign
In September 1953, the president of Barcelona was forced to resign due to discontent over the Di Stéfano transfer agreement.
1953: La Liga and Copa del Generalísimo
In 1953, the club won La Liga and the Copa del Generalísimo again.
March 1954: Construction of Camp Nou begins
On 28 March 1954, the construction of Camp Nou commenced before a crowd of 60,000 Barça fans. The first stone was laid under the auspices of Governor Felipe Acedo Colunga and Archbishop Gregorio Modrego.
1954: Di Stéfano to play for Real Madrid
In 1954, as part of an agreement, Alfredo Di Stéfano was scheduled to play for Real Madrid, contributing to the ongoing rivalry between the clubs.
1955: Di Stéfano to play for Barcelona
In 1955, as part of an agreement, Alfredo Di Stéfano was scheduled to play for Barcelona.
1956: Alternating seasons for Di Stéfano
In 1956, Alfredo Di Stéfano was scheduled to alternate seasons between Real Madrid and Barcelona according to an agreement.
September 1957: Camp Nou construction completed
On 24 September 1957, the construction of Camp Nou was completed at a final cost of 288 million pesetas, 336% over budget.
1957: Martínez became Barça's top goalscorer in a cup game
In 1957 Eulogio Martínez became Barça's top goalscorer in a cup game, when he scored seven goals against Atlético Madrid.
1957: Barcelona wins Copa del Rey final
In 1957, Barcelona won the only all-Catalan Copa del Rey final against Espanyol.
1957: Fernando Maria Castiella becomes Minister of Foreign Affairs
In 1957, Fernando Maria Castiella became the Minister of Foreign Affairs under Franco, emphasizing Real Madrid's importance to the regime's international image.
1957: Josep Maria de Sagarra dedicates poem Blau i grana
In 1957, Josep Maria de Sagarra dedicated a poem titled "Blau i grana" on the occasion of the inauguration of the Camp Nou.
1959: First encounter against Milan in the European Cup
In 1959, Barcelona faced Milan for the first time in the European Cup, winning the tie on a 7-1 aggregate score.
1959: European Cup encounter
In 1959, Real Madrid and Barcelona met in the European Cup, with Madrid winning en route to their fifth consecutive title.
1960: Barcelona and Real Madrid face off in the European Cup
In 1960, Barcelona and Real Madrid faced off in the European Cup, with Barcelona prevailing en route to losing the final.
1960: National double
In 1960, the team won a La Liga and Fairs Cup double.
1961: Beat Real Madrid in European Cup play-off
In 1961, they became the first club to beat Real Madrid in a European Cup play-off. However, they lost 2–3 to Benfica in the final.
1963: Copa del Generalísimo win
In 1963, FC Barcelona won the Copa del Generalísimo.
1968: Copa del Generalísimo Final Win
In 1968, FC Barcelona beat Real Madrid 1–0 in the Copa del Generalísimo final at the Santiago Bernabéu.
1969: End of Fernando Maria Castiella's term as Minister of Foreign Affairs
In 1969, Fernando Maria Castiella's term as Minister of Foreign Affairs under Franco ended.
1973: Cruyff Joins Barcelona and Wins European Footballer of the Year
In 1973 Johan Cruyff joined FC Barcelona from Ajax for a world record £920,000. Also in 1973, Cruyff was crowned European Footballer of the Year during his first season with Barcelona.
1974: "Cant del Barça" composed
In 1974, "Cant del Barça" (The Song of Barça) was composed by Josep Maria Espinàs and Jaume Picas (lyrics) and Manuel Valls (music) on the occasion of the club's 75th anniversary, becoming the anthem in use today.
1974: Cruyff wins Ballon d'Or
In 1974, Johan Cruyff received the Ballon d'Or, marking his third time winning the award.
1974: Spain's transition to democracy
In 1974, Spain's transition to democracy started and the end of Franco's dictatorship began.
1974: Original score and lyrics of Cant del Barça composed
In 1974, the original score and lyrics of Cant del Barça were composed on the occasion of the club's 75th anniversary.
1974: Name and Crest change
In 1974, with the end of Francisco Franco's dictatorship, the club changed its official name back to Futbol Club Barcelona and reverted the crest to its original design.
1975: Death of Franco
In 1975, Franco died, leading to the Spanish transition to democracy, after which Real Madrid had won numerous titles under his rule.
1978: Josep Lluís Núñez Elected President
In 1978, Josep Lluís Núñez became the first elected president of FC Barcelona.
May 1979: European Cup Winners' Cup Victory
On May 16, 1979, FC Barcelona won its first European Cup Winners' Cup, beating Fortuna Düsseldorf 4–3 in Basel.
1981: Spanish clubs start displaying sponsors
In 1981, Spanish clubs first began displaying sponsor names on their shirts.
June 1982: Diego Maradona Signed for World Record Fee
In June 1982, Diego Maradona was signed by FC Barcelona from Boca Juniors for a world record fee of £5 million.
1984: Terry Venables Hired as Manager
At the start of the 1984–85 season, Terry Venables was hired as manager of FC Barcelona.
March 1986: Highest home attendance at Camp Nou
On 3 March 1986, Barcelona recorded its highest home attendance of 120,000 spectators at Camp Nou during a European Cup quarter-final match against Juventus.
1986: Barcelona Signs Gary Lineker and Andoni Zubizarreta
After the 1986 FIFA World Cup, FC Barcelona signed English top scorer Gary Lineker and goalkeeper Andoni Zubizarreta.
1987: Terry Venables Fired and Replaced with Luis Aragonés
At the beginning of the 1987–88 season, Terry Venables was fired as manager of FC Barcelona and replaced with Luis Aragonés.
November 28, 1988: "Cant del Barça" performed by Joan Manuel Serrat
On November 28, 1988, in celebration of the club's centenary, "Cant del Barça" was performed by Catalan singer-songwriter Joan Manuel Serrat at the end of the festival at Camp Nou.
1988: Real Madrid set unbeaten record
In the 1988-1989 season, Real Madrid set a Spanish record of 34 games unbeaten in all competitions.
1989: Real Madrid set unbeaten record
In the 1988-1989 season, Real Madrid set a Spanish record of 34 games unbeaten in all competitions.
1992: European Cup Victory and European Super Cup
In 1992, FC Barcelona beat Sampdoria in the European Cup final at Wembley and also won the European Super Cup.
1992: Installation of seating tiers for the Summer Olympics
In preparation for the 1992 Summer Olympics, two tiers of seating were installed above the previous roofline at Camp Nou, increasing its capacity.
1994: Milan defeats Barcelona in Champions League final
In 1994, Milan defeated Johan Cruyff's Dream Team 4-0 in the Champions League final, despite being the underdogs.
1996: Robson Recruits Ronaldo and Delivers Cup Treble
In 1996, Bobby Robson took charge of FC Barcelona, recruiting Ronaldo for a world record transfer fee. He delivered a cup treble, winning the Copa del Rey, UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, and Supercopa de España.
1998: Kit deal with Nike begins
In 1998, Barcelona began a kit deal with Nike.
1998: Copa del Rey and La Liga Double
In 1998, FC Barcelona won a Copa del Rey and La Liga double.
1999: Centenary and Primera División Title
In 1999, FC Barcelona celebrated its centenary, winning the Primera División title, and Rivaldo was awarded European Footballer of the Year.
2000: Figo Joins Real Madrid and Faces Hostile Reception
In 2000, Luís Figo's decision to join Real Madrid from FC Barcelona sparked a hostile reception from Barcelona fans, including a piglet's head and a bottle of whiskey thrown at him during a match. Also in 2000, Lorenzo Serra Ferrer replaced Van Gaal.
2000: Van Gaal and Núñez Resign
In 2000, due to the failure to emulate Real Madrid in the Champions League, Louis van Gaal and Josep Lluís Núñez resigned from FC Barcelona.
2002: "Match of The Century"
In 2002, the European encounter between Real Madrid and Barcelona was dubbed the "Match of The Century", drawing a massive global audience.
2003: Barcelona dropped down to the Europa League
In 2003, Barcelona dropped down to the Europa League for the first time since 2003–04.
2003: Laporta Takes Over Presidency
In 2003, Joan Laporta took over the presidency of FC Barcelona.
2003: Membership figures
In 2003-04 season, club membership figures reach 100,000
2004: Influx of International Players
In 2004, FC Barcelona saw an influx of international players including Ronaldinho, Deco, Henrik Larsson, Ludovic Giuly, Samuel Eto'o, Rafael Márquez and Edgar Davids.
2005: La Liga and Supercopa Successes
In the 2005–06 season, FC Barcelona repeated their La Liga and Supercopa successes. Also in 2005, Ronaldinho and Eto'o were voted first and third, respectively, in the FIFA World Player of the Year awards.
2006: Barcelona signs agreement with UNICEF
In 2006, Barcelona signed an agreement to have UNICEF's name on their shirts, marking the first time the club displayed a name on the front of its jersey. The club aimed to raise money for UNICEF rather than receiving payment.
June 2008: Pep Guardiola Takes Over as Coach
On June 30, 2008, Joan Laporta announced that FC Barcelona B coach Pep Guardiola would take over Frank Rijkaard's duties.
2008: Espanyol defeats Barcelona at Camp Nou
During the 2008-09 season, Espanyol defeated Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou, becoming the first team to do so in their treble-winning season.
2008: Barcelona's Revenue
In 2008, Barcelona had a recorded revenue of €366 million.
2008: Barcelona became La Liga champions
2008: "Cant del Barça" featured on official jerseys
Since the 2008–09 season, el Cant del Barça has been featured on the official Barcelona jerseys.
September 2009: Club membership figures rise
In September 2009, Barcelona's membership figures rose to 170,000, attributed to Ronaldinho and Joan Laporta's media strategy.
December 2009: Barcelona Wins Club World Cup
In December 2009, FC Barcelona won the 2009 Club World Cup.
December 2009: Barcelona wins Sextuple
On 18 December 2009, Barcelona became the first European football team to win six trophies in a calendar year, achieving the sextuple.
2009: Continental Treble and Six Titles
In 2009, Barcelona became the first Spanish club to win the continental treble consisting of La Liga, Copa del Rey and UEFA Champions League titles. Also, in 2009, Barcelona became the first European football club to win six competitions in a single year, by also triumphing in the Spanish Super Cup, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.
2009: Carles Puyol kisses Catalan armband at Santiago Bernabéu
In 2009, Barcelona captain Carles Puyol kissed his Catalan armband in front of Real Madrid fans at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, inciting the Madrid fans.
2009: Champions League Final win against Manchester United
In 2009, Barcelona defeated Manchester United in the Champions League Final.
June 2010: Laporta's Departure and Rosell's Election
In June 2010, Joan Laporta departed from FC Barcelona, leading to the election of Sandro Rosell as the new president.
November 2010: Barcelona defeats Real Madrid 5-0 in El Clásico
In November 2010, Barcelona defeated their main rival Real Madrid 5-0 in El Clásico.
2010: Barcelona's worth evaluated by Forbes
In 2010, Forbes evaluated Barcelona's worth to be around €752 million, ranking them fourth after Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Arsenal.
2010: Ballon d'Or ranking
In 2010, Lionel Messi, Andrés Iniesta and Xavi, three players from Barcelona's youth academy, were chosen as the three best players in the world in the Ballon d'Or ranking, a historic achievement for players from the same football academy.
2010: Guardiola's team set unbeaten record
In the 2010-11 season, Guardiola's Barcelona team set the club's record of 28 consecutive games unbeaten in all competitions.
April 2011: Barcelona lost Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid
In April 2011, Barcelona lost the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid at the Mestalla Stadium in Valencia with a score of 1-0.
August 2011: Cesc Fàbregas bought from Arsenal
In August 2011, La Masia graduate Cesc Fàbregas was bought from Arsenal, helping Barcelona defend the Spanish Supercup against Real Madrid.
2011: European Champions
In 2011, Barcelona became European champions again, winning five trophies.
2011: Barcelona Wins Club World Cup
In 2011, Barcelona won the Club World Cup for a record second time, defeating Santos 4-0 in the final.
2011: Guardiola announces departure
In 2011, Pep Guardiola announced he would step down as manager on 30 June.
March 2012: Messi surpasses César Rodríguez's goal record
In March 2012, Lionel Messi surpassed César Rodríguez's record of 232 goals to become Barcelona's all-time highest goalscorer in official competitions with 672 goals. César Rodríguez's record stood for 60 years.
December 2012: Tito Vilanova takes medical leave
In December 2012, Tito Vilanova took a three-month medical leave for throat cancer treatment.
2012: Barcelona loses first leg against Milan
In 2012, Barcelona lost the first leg against Milan 0-2 in the round of 16 of the 2012-13 Champions League.
2012: Messi co-holds Champions League record
In 2012, Lionel Messi co-held the Champions League record by scoring five goals against Bayer Leverkusen in a single match.
May 2013: Barcelona crowned Spanish football champions
On May 11, 2013, Barcelona were crowned as the Spanish football champions for the 22nd time, with four games left to play.
July 2013: Gerardo Martino confirmed as Barcelona manager
On July 22, 2013, Gerardo "Tata" Martino was confirmed as manager of Barcelona for the 2013–14 season.
2013: Barcelona's comeback against Milan
In 2013, Barcelona made a comeback from a 0-2 first leg defeat, winning 4-0 against Milan at Camp Nou in the Champions League.
2013: Barcelona ranked third most valuable sports team
In 2013, Forbes magazine ranked Barcelona the third most valuable sports team in the world, with a value of $2.6 billion.
2013: Launch of 'Barça Cultura' plan
In 2013, the club highlighted the 'Barça Cultura' plan, an initiative to promote culture in Catalonia.
January 2014: Sandro Rosell resigns as president
On January 23, 2014, Sandro Rosell resigned as president, and Josep Maria Bartomeu replaced him.
2014: Barcelona ranked second most valuable sports team
In 2014, Forbes ranked Barcelona the second most valuable sports team in the world, worth $3.2 billion.
2014: Real Madrid scored 178 goals
In 2014, Real Madrid scored 178 goals.
2014: Barcelona competed in the 2014-15 season
In the 2014-15 season, Barcelona competed in La Liga, Copa del Rey and Champions League.
2015: Fifth Champions League trophy
By winning their fifth Champions League trophy in 2015, Barcelona became the first European football club in history to achieve the continental treble twice.
2015: Barcelona Wins Club World Cup
In 2015, Barcelona won the Club World Cup for a record third time after defeating River Plate 3-0 in the final.
February 2016: Barcelona breaks unbeaten record
On February 10, 2016, Luis Enrique's Barcelona broke the club's record of 28 consecutive games unbeaten in all competitions, a record previously set by Guardiola's team.
April 2016: Barcelona's Unbeaten Run Ends
On April 2, 2016, Barcelona's 39-match unbeaten run ended with a 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid at Camp Nou.
2016: La Masia ranked second worldwide
In 2016, Barcelona's La Masia academy was ranked second by the International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) as the most productive academy in the world for producing top-level players.
2016: Kit deal with Nike renewed until 2028
In 2016, Barcelona's kit deal with Nike was renewed until 2028 for a record €155 million per year. The contract includes clauses related to European competition qualification and potential relegation.
2016: Barcelona competed in the 2016-17 UEFA Champions League
In the 2016-17 season, Barcelona competed in the UEFA Champions League.
May 2017: Ernesto Valverde named as manager
On May 29, 2017, Ernesto Valverde was named as Barcelona's new manager.
September 2017: Barcelona's stance on Catalan Referendum
On September 20, 2017, Barcelona issued a statement supporting the will of the majority of Catalan people regarding the 2017 Catalan referendum.
2017: Barcelona ranked fourth most valuable sports team
In 2017, Forbes ranked Barcelona the fourth most valuable sports team in the world with a team value of $3.64 billion.
2017: Lionel Messi celebrates with shirt display at Bernabéu
In 2017, Lionel Messi celebrated his 93rd-minute winner against Real Madrid at the Bernabéu by holding up his Barcelona shirt to Real Madrid fans.
November 2018: Barcelona's first-team pay surpasses £10m per year
In November 2018, Barcelona became the first sports team with average first-team pay exceeding £10 million per year.
April 2019: Barcelona wins La Liga title
January 2020: Quique Setién replaces Ernesto Valverde
On January 13, 2020, Quique Setién replaced Ernesto Valverde as the head coach of Barcelona.
October 2020: Josep Maria Bartomeu resigns as president
On October 27, 2020, Josep Maria Bartomeu announced his resignation as president of Barcelona.
December 2020: Messi overtakes Pelé's goal record
In December 2020, Lionel Messi surpassed Pelé's record of 643 goals for Santos, becoming the highest official goalscorer for a single club.
2020: Josep Maria Bartomeu leaves as President
In 2020, Josep Maria Bartomeu left his role as President of FC Barcelona, after being in office since 2014.
March 2021: Lionel Messi overtakes Xavi's record
In March 2021, Lionel Messi overtook Xavi's record of 767 games played for Barcelona, reaching 778 official appearances.
March 2021: Joan Laporta elected president of Barcelona
On March 7, 2021, Joan Laporta was elected president of Barcelona with 54.28% of the vote.
August 2021: Barcelona unable to re-sign Lionel Messi
On August 5, 2021, Barcelona announced that they would be unable to re-sign Lionel Messi due to La Liga regulations, leading to his departure.
December 2021: Espai Barça project approved
In December 2021, a record 88% of the club members voted in favor of the Espai Barça project to revamp the club's sporting facilities, marking the first online referendum in FC Barcelona history.
2021: Barcelona won Copa del Rey
Barcelona won their 31st Copa del Rey, their only trophy under Ronald Koeman, after defeating Athletic Bilbao 4–0 in the final in 2021.
2021: Barcelona's gross debt rises to $1.4 billion
In 2021, Barcelona's gross debt rose to about $1.4 billion due to profligate spending and the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021: Season documented in "FC Barcelona: A New Era"
The 2021-2022 season of FC Barcelona was documented in the "FC Barcelona: A New Era" docuseries.
March 2022: Number of registered fan clubs
As of March 2022, there were 1,264 officially registered fan clubs around the world.
December 2022: Release of "FC Barcelona: A New Era" docuseries
In December 2022, Amazon Prime Video released a five-episode docuseries called "FC Barcelona: A New Era", documenting the club's 2021–22 season.
2022: Agreement with Òmnium to promote Catalan language and culture
In 2022, Barcelona and Òmnium signed an agreement to promote the Catalan language, culture, and the country.
January 2023: Barcelona wins Supercopa de España
On January 15, 2023, Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3-1 in the Supercopa de España final.
May 2023: Number of socis in Barcelona
As of May 2023, Barcelona had 150,317 socis, who form the assembly of delegates, the highest governing body of the club.
May 2023: Club has 150,317 socis
As of May 31, 2023, FC Barcelona has 150,317 memberships, called socis.
May 2023: Barcelona wins La Liga title
On May 14, 2023, Barcelona mathematically clinched their 27th league title.
June 2023: Renovation work begins on Camp Nou
Renovation work on Camp Nou began on 1 June 2023, with completion aimed for the end of 2026 at an estimated cost of €1.5 billion net funding.
September 2023: Launch of "FC Barcelona: A New Era" second season
In September 2023, Amazon Prime Video launched the second season of "FC Barcelona: A New Era", focusing on their 2022–23 season.
2023: Barcelona become revenue leader from kit sales
In 2023, Barcelona became the revenue leader in Europe from the sale of kits and merchandising, with a turnover of €179 million.
November 9, 2024: Barcelona announces sponsorship deal with Nike
On November 9, 2024, Barcelona announced its new sponsorship deal with Nike, claimed to be the highest deal in football history.
November 2024: Expected return to Camp Nou
Barcelona is expected to return to Camp Nou in November 2024, although the stadium will still be under construction.
2026: Target completion of Camp Nou renovation
The renovation work on Camp Nou is now aimed to finish by the end of 2026, with an estimated €1.5 billion net funding.
2028: End of Barcelona's kit deal with Nike
In 2028, Barcelona's kit deal with Nike comes to an end.
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