History of FC Barcelona in Timeline

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FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona, or Barça, is a professional football club based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. They compete in La Liga, the highest level of Spanish football.

1900: Barcelona wears blue and garnet colors for the first time

In 1900, FC Barcelona first wore the blue and garnet colors of their shirt in a match against Hispania.

1901: Participation in Copa Macaya

In 1901, FC Barcelona participated in the first football competition played on the Iberian Peninsula, the Copa Macaya, narrowly losing to Hispania AC.

1905: Last Competition Won

In 1905, FC Barcelona last won a competition, the Campionat de Catalunya.

1908: Hans Gamper Becomes Club President

In 1908, Hans Gamper – now known as Joan Gamper – became club president, attempting to prevent FC Barcelona from shutting down.

March 1909: Move into Camp de la Indústria

On 14 March 1909, FC Barcelona moved into the Camp de la Indústria, a stadium with a capacity of 8,000.

1909: Campionats de Catalunya win

In 1909 FC Barcelona won the Campionats de Catalunya.

1910: Copa del Rey win and Pyrenees Cup win

In 1910 FC Barcelona won the Copa del Rey and the Pyrenees Cup.

1910: Barcelona designs a new crest

In 1910, FC Barcelona held a competition among its members to design a new crest, and Carles Comamala's suggestion became the crest the club uses today with minor variations.

1911: Campionats de Catalunya win

In 1911 FC Barcelona won the Campionats de Catalunya.

1912: Recruitment of Paulino Alcántara

In 1912, Joan Gamper recruited Paulino Alcántara, the club's seventh all-time top-scorer.

1913: Copa del del Rey win and Pyrenees Cup win

In 1913 FC Barcelona won the Copa del Rey and the Pyrenees Cup.

1913: Ramón Torralba started playing for the club

In 1913, Ramón Torralba started playing for the club and played until 1928.

February 1917: First tribute match for Ramón Torralba

On 4 February 1917, FC Barcelona held its first tribute match to honor Ramón Torralba, who played from 1913 to 1928. The match was against local side Terrassa where Barcelona won the match 6–2.

1917: Jack Greenwell became the club's first full-time coach

In 1917, Jack Greenwell became FC Barcelona's first full-time coach.

1917: Jack Greenwell begins his first spell as Barcelona's manager

In 1917, Jack Greenwell began his first spell as the manager of Barcelona, serving until 1924.

1917: Recruitment of Jack Greenwell

In 1917, Joan Gamper also recruited Jack Greenwell as FC Barcelona's first full-time manager.

1918: Espanyol's Counter-Petition Against Autonomy

In 1918, Espanyol started a counter-petition against autonomy, reflecting differing political ideologies during that time.

1919: Campionats de Catalunya win

In 1919, FC Barcelona won the Campionats de Catalunya.

1920: Copa del Rey title

In 1920, FC Barcelona won a Copa del Rey title.

1922: Move to Les Cortes stadium

In 1922, FC Barcelona moved to the new Les Cortes stadium, which they inaugurated the same year. Les Cortes had an initial capacity of 30,000.

1922: Camp de Les Corts is built

In 1922, FC Barcelona was able to build the larger Camp de Les Corts, which had an initial capacity of 20,000 spectators.

1922: Copa del Rey title

In 1922, FC Barcelona won a Copa del Rey title.

1924: End of Jack Greenwell's first spell as Barcelona's manager

In 1924, Jack Greenwell's first spell as the manager of Barcelona ended. He had started in 1917.

June 1925: Ground closure and Gamper's forced resignation

On 14 June 1925, the crowd in the stadium jeered the Royal March. As a reprisal, the ground was closed for six months and Gamper was forced to relinquish the presidency of the club.

1925: End of Gamper's Presidency

Joan Gamper spent a total of 25 years as club president since 1908, finishing his time in the role in 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, FC Barcelona held a second testimonial match for Paulino Alcántara, against the Spanish national team.

1928: Start of La Liga Seasons Considered

From the beginning of the La Liga seasons from 1928 to 2022, Espanyol has only managed to end above Barça on three occasions.

1928: Campionats de Catalunya win

In 1928, FC Barcelona won the Campionats de Catalunya.

1928: Ramón Torralba finished playing for the club

In 1928, Ramón Torralba finished playing for the club, having started in 1913.

1928: Celebration of Spanish Cup Victory

In 1928, victory in the Spanish Cup was celebrated with a poem titled "Oda a Platko" by Rafael Alberti, inspired by the performance of the Barcelona goalkeeper, Franz Platko.

June 1929: Victory in the Spanish League

On 23 June 1929, FC Barcelona won the inaugural Spanish League.

1929: Last La Liga Title

FC Barcelona had not won La Liga since 1929, before winning it again in 1945.

1929: Primera División Inception

In 1929, FC Barcelona was one of three founding members of the Primera División that have never been relegated from the top division since its inception.

July 1930: Gamper's suicide

On 30 July 1930, Joan Gamper committed suicide after a period of depression brought on by personal and financial problems.

1930: Campionat de Catalunya win

In 1930, FC Barcelona won the Campionat de Catalunya.

1931: Campionat de Catalunya win

In 1931, FC Barcelona won the Campionat de Catalunya.

1931: Jack Greenwell begins his second spell as Barcelona's manager

In 1931, Jack Greenwell began his second spell as the manager of Barcelona, serving until 1933.

1932: Barça Defined as a Cultural and Sporting Association

In 1932, Barcelona's statutes defined the club as "an association of a cultural and sporting nature," highlighting its relationship with Catalan culture.

1932: Campionat de Catalunya win

In 1932, FC Barcelona won the Campionat de Catalunya.

1933: Barcelona's Biggest Win

In 1933, Barcelona's biggest win was 5-0.

1933: End of Jack Greenwell's second spell as Barcelona's manager

In 1933, Jack Greenwell's second spell as the manager of Barcelona ended. He had started in 1931.

1934: Campionat de Catalunya win

In 1934, FC Barcelona won the Campionat de Catalunya.

1936: Campionat de Catalunya win

In 1936, FC Barcelona won the Campionat de Catalunya.

1936: Start of Spanish Civil War and players enlistment

In 1936, after the Spanish Civil War began, several players from FC Barcelona enlisted in the ranks of those who fought against the military uprising. On 6 August, club president Josep Sunyol was murdered by Falangist soldiers.

1936: Arrest and Execution of Josep Sunyol

In 1936, during Francisco Franco's Coup d'état against the Second Spanish Republic, 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: Tour in Mexico and the United States

In the summer of 1937, the FC Barcelona squad was on tour in Mexico and the United States, where it was received as an ambassador of the Second Spanish Republic.

March 1938: Aerial bombardment of Barcelona

On 16 March 1938, FC 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 win

In 1938, FC Barcelona won the Campionat de Catalunya.

1939: Beginning of Franco's Rule

In 1939, Francisco Franco's rule began, influencing the activities and on-pitch results of both Barcelona and Real Madrid. While he didn't have a preferred team initially, his Spanish nationalist beliefs led him to associate with establishment teams.

1943: Copa del Generalísimo semi-final against Real Madrid

In 1943, FC Barcelona faced Real Madrid in the semi-finals of Copa del Generalísimo. Real Madrid won the second leg 11-1, which has been alleged to have involved police threats to Barcelona's players.

1944: Grandstand expansion at Les Corts

In 1944, the grandstand at Les Corts was expanded.

1945: La Liga Title

In 1945, FC Barcelona won La Liga for the first time since 1929.

1946: Southern stand expansion at Les Corts

In 1946, the southern stand at Les Corts was expanded.

1947: Barcelona's Biggest Win

In 1947, Barcelona's biggest win was 5-0.

1948: La Liga Title

In 1948, FC Barcelona won La Liga again.

1948: Barcelona wins La Liga title

In 1948, FC Barcelona won the La Liga title. This contributed to the need for a new stadium as the team continued to gain popularity.

1949: La Liga Title and Copa Latina

In 1949, FC Barcelona won La Liga and the first Copa Latina.

1949: Barcelona wins La Liga title

In 1949, FC Barcelona won the La Liga title. This contributed to the need for a new stadium as the team continued to gain popularity.

June 1950: Signing of László Kubala

In June 1950, FC Barcelona signed László Kubala, who was to be an important figure at the club.

June 1950: László Kubala signed

In June 1950, FC Barcelona signed László Kubala.

1950: Northern stand expansion at Les Corts

In 1950, the northern stand at Les Corts was expanded, bringing the total capacity to 60,000 spectators.

1951: Espanyol Achieves Largest Margin Win Against Barcelona

In 1951, Espanyol achieved the largest margin win against Barcelona with a score of 6–0.

1951: Barcelona Wins the First of Five Trophies in a Single Season

In 1951, FC Barcelona began the 1951-1952 season, that would later become known as "El Barça de les Cinc Copes", where the team won five trophies in a single season, a first in Spanish football.

1951: Support for Tram Strike

In 1951, after a 2–1 win against Santander, FC Barcelona fans walked home instead of taking trams in support of a tram strike, which showed that the club represented more than just Catalonia.

1952: Five Trophies in a Single Year

In 1952, FC Barcelona, led by coach Ferdinand Daučík and László Kubala, won five different trophies: La Liga, the Copa del Generalísimo, the Copa Latina, the Copa Eva Duarte, and the Copa Martini & Rossi.

1952: László Kubala scores seven goals in a La Liga match

In 1952, László Kubala set a La Liga record by scoring seven goals in a single match against Sporting Gijón.

1952: Barcelona Wins Five Trophies in a Single Season

In 1952, the FC Barcelona team finished the season known as "El Barça de les Cinc Copes" , winning five trophies in a single season. This was the first time a Spanish football team achieved this milestone.

September 1953: Barcelona President Forced to Resign

In September 1953, Barcelona's president was forced to resign due to discontent over the agreement to share Alfredo Di Stéfano with Real Madrid. Barcelona later sold their half-share to Madrid.

1953: La Liga and Copa del Generalísimo wins

In 1953, FC Barcelona won La Liga and the Copa del Generalísimo again.

March 1954: Construction of Camp Nou begins

On 28 March 1954, the building of Camp Nou commenced before a crowd of 60,000 Barça fans, with the first stone laid under the auspices of Governor Felipe Acedo Colunga and Archbishop of Barcelona Gregorio Modrego.

1954: Di Stéfano's Transfer Agreement and Start with Real Madrid

In 1954, despite an agreement with Barcelona, Alfredo Di Stéfano began playing for Real Madrid as part of an arrangement mediated by FIFA, leading to significant success for Real Madrid. Real paid 5.5 million Spanish pesetas for the transfer, plus a 1.3 million bonus for the purchase, an annual fee to be paid to the Millonarios, and a 16,000 salary for Di Stéfano with a bonus double that of his teammates, for a total of 40% of the annual revenue of the Madrid club.

1955: Barcelona participates in the first season of European competitions

In 1955, Barcelona became one of the clubs to play in every season of European competitions since their inception, including the non-UEFA Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.

1955: Di Stéfano to play for Barcelona

In 1955, it was planned that Di Stéfano would play for Barcelona for this season according to the decision of FIFA.

1956: Di Stéfano to play for Real Madrid

In 1956, it was planned that Di Stéfano would play for Real Madrid for this season according to the decision of FIFA.

September 1957: Camp Nou construction completed

On 24 September 1957, construction of Camp Nou was completed at a final cost of 288 million pesetas.

1957: Barcelona Wins Copa del Rey Final

In 1957, Barcelona won the only all-Catalan Copa del Rey final.

1957: Eulogio 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: Fernando Maria Castiella appointed as Minister of Foreign Affairs

In 1957, Fernando Maria Castiella served as Minister of Foreign Affairs under Franco until 1969, noting that "[Real Madrid] is the best embassy we have ever had."

1957: Josep Maria de Sagarra dedicates a poem titled Blau i grana

In 1957, on the occasion of the inauguration of the Camp Nou, Josep Maria de Sagarra dedicated a poem titled Blau i grana.

1959: First Encounter in European Cup: Barcelona vs. Milan

In 1959, Barcelona and Milan had their first encounter in the European Cup, where Barça won the tie on a 7–1 aggregate score.

1959: Real Madrid Triumph Over Barcelona in European Cup

In 1959, Real Madrid triumphed over Barcelona in the European Cup en route to winning their fifth consecutive title.

1959: National Double

In 1959, under coach Helenio Herrera, and with players like Luis Suárez, FC Barcelona won another national double.

1960: Barcelona Prevails Over Real Madrid in European Cup

In 1960, Barcelona prevailed over Real Madrid in the European Cup, though they later lost in the final.

1960: La Liga and Fairs Cup double

In 1960, under coach Helenio Herrera, and with players like Luis Suárez, FC Barcelona won a La Liga and Fairs Cup double.

1961: First club to beat Real Madrid in a European Cup play-off

In 1961, FC Barcelona became the first club to beat Real Madrid in a European Cup play-off, but lost 2–3 to Benfica in the final.

1963: Copa del Generalísimo Win

In 1963, FC Barcelona won the Copa del Generalísimo.

1964: Barcelona's Biggest Win

In 1964, Barcelona's biggest win was 5-0.

1966: Fairs Cup Win

In 1966, FC Barcelona won the Fairs Cup.

1968: Copa del Generalísimo Final Victory

In 1968, Barcelona beat Real Madrid 1–0 in the Copa del Generalísimo final at the Santiago Bernabéu.

1969: End of Fernando Maria Castiella's tenure as Minister of Foreign Affairs

In 1969, Fernando Maria Castiella ended his tenure as Minister of Foreign Affairs under Franco.

1973: Johan Cruyff Joins Barcelona and wins European Footballer of the Year

In 1973, Johan Cruyff joined Barcelona from Ajax for a world record fee. Cruyff also won the European Footballer of the Year award in 1973 during his first season with Barcelona.

November 1974: Cant del Barça is first performed

On 27 November 1974, the song "Cant del Barça" was first performed at Camp Nou before the match between FC Barcelona and the East Germany national team by a 3,500-man choir led by Oriol Martorell.

1974: Spain's Transition to Democracy

In 1974, Spain's transition to democracy and the end of Franco's dictatorship was closely tied to the process of electing a president of FC Barcelona.

1974: Cant del Barça is composed

In 1974, the "Cant del Barça" (The Song of Barça) was composed on the occasion of the club's 75th anniversary. Josep Maria Espinàs and Jaume Picas wrote the lyrics in Catalan, and Manuel Valls composed the music.

1974: New enhanced version of the original anthem is recorded

In 1974, the original version of the anthem was recorded, which served as the base for the creation of a newer enhanced version, with a better quality and enhanced orchestration and vocals.

1974: La Liga Win and Third Ballon d'Or for Cruyff

In the 1973-74 season, Barcelona, with Johan Cruyff, won La Liga for the first time since 1960, defeating Real Madrid 5–0. In 1974, Cruyff was crowned European Footballer of the Year for the third time.

1974: Club Name and Crest Change

With the end of Franco's dictatorship in 1974, FC Barcelona changed its official name back to Futbol Club Barcelona and reverted the crest to its original design, including the original letters.

1975: Barcelona's Biggest Win

In 1975, Barcelona's biggest win was 5-0.

1975: Death of Franco

In 1975, Franco died, and the Spanish transition to democracy soon followed. Under Franco's rule, Real Madrid had won 14 league titles, 6 Copa del Generalísimo titles, 1 Copa Eva Duarte, 6 European Cups, 2 Latin Cups, and 1 Intercontinental Cup. In the same period, Barcelona had won 8 league titles, 9 Copa del Generalísimo titles, 3 Copa Eva Duarte titles, 3 Inter-Cities Fairs Cups, and 2 Latin Cups.

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 16 May 1979, FC Barcelona won its first European Cup Winners' Cup, beating Fortuna Düsseldorf 4–3 in Basel.

1980: Fundraising by inscribing names on bricks

In 1980, Barcelona raised money for stadium redesign by offering supporters the opportunity to inscribe their name on bricks for a small fee, which later became a controversy.

1981: Spanish clubs begin displaying sponsor names

In 1981, Spanish clubs began displaying sponsor names on their shirts, though Barcelona initially refrained from doing so.

June 1982: Diego Maradona Signs for Barcelona

In June 1982, Diego Maradona was signed by FC Barcelona for a world record fee of £5 million from Boca Juniors.

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, Camp Nou recorded its highest home attendance with 120,000 spectators 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 Gary Lineker and Andoni Zubizarreta.

1987: Terry Venables Fired, Luis Aragonés Replaces Him

At the beginning of the 1987–88 season, Terry Venables was fired as manager and replaced with Luis Aragonés.

November 28, 1988: Cant del Barça performed at centenary celebration

On November 28, 1988, the song "Cant del Barça" was performed by Catalan singer-songwriter Joan Manuel Serrat at the end of the festival at Camp Nou in celebration of the club's centenary.

1988: Johan Cruyff Returns as Manager

In 1988, Johan Cruyff returned to FC Barcelona, this time as manager, assembling what would later be dubbed the "Dream Team".

1988: Barcelona records

With a 5–1 win at Rayo Vallecano on 3 March, Barcelona's 35th match unbeaten, the club broke Real Madrid's Spanish record of 34 games unbeaten in all competitions from the 1988–1989 season.

1989: UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Victory

In 1989, FC Barcelona beat Sampdoria in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup final.

1989: Barcelona records

With a 5–1 win at Rayo Vallecano on 3 March, Barcelona's 35th match unbeaten, the club broke Real Madrid's Spanish record of 34 games unbeaten in all competitions from the 1988–1989 season.

1990: Copa del Rey Win

In 1990, FC Barcelona won the Copa del Rey.

1991: First of Four Consecutive La Liga Titles

In 1991, FC Barcelona won the first of four consecutive La Liga titles under Johan Cruyff's guidance.

1992: Barcelona's Biggest Win

In 1992, Barcelona's biggest win was 5-0.

1992: European Cup Win and European Super Cup

In 1992, FC Barcelona beat Sampdoria in the European Cup final at Wembley and won the European Super Cup.

1992: Seating installed for the Summer Olympics

In preparation for the 1992 Summer Olympics, two tiers of seating were installed above the previous roofline at Camp Nou.

1994: Fourth Consecutive La Liga Title

In 1994, FC Barcelona won their fourth consecutive La Liga title under Johan Cruyff's guidance.

1994: Milan Beats Barcelona in Champions League Final

In 1994, Milan beat Johan Cruyff's Dream Team 4–0 in the Champions League final.

1996: Bobby Robson Replaces Cruyff and Ronaldo recruited

In 1996, Bobby Robson briefly replaced Cruyff as manager. Robson recruited Ronaldo for a world record transfer fee.

1997: IFFHS Club World Ranking

In 1997, FC Barcelona was ranked first in the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) Club World Ranking.

1998: Barcelona signs kit deal with Nike

In 1998, Barcelona entered into 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 became the fourth Barcelona player to be awarded European Footballer of the Year.

2000: Departure of Luís Figo to Real Madrid and Subsequent Events

In 2000, Luís Figo's departure to Real Madrid caused distress among Barcelona fans. Lorenzo Serra Ferrer replaced Van Gaal, but was later dismissed and replaced by Carles Rexach.

2000: Resignation of van Gaal and Núñez

In 2000, the failure to emulate Real Madrid in the Champions League led to the resignation of Louis van Gaal and Josep Lluís Núñez.

2002: "Match of The Century"

In 2002, the European encounter between Real Madrid and Barcelona was dubbed the "Match of The Century" by Spanish media, watched by over 500 million people.

February 2003: Van Gaal's Resignation

In February 2003, after a poor La Liga campaign, Louis van Gaal resigned as manager of FC Barcelona.

2003: Joan Laporta Takes Over Presidency

In 2003, Joan Laporta took over the presidency of FC Barcelona.

2003: Barcelona membership increase

The club's membership figures have seen a significant increase from 100,000 in the 2003–04 season

2003: Xavi replaces Ronald Koeman

Xavi replaced Ronald Koeman on 28 October. Xavi could not reverse the fortunes in the Champions League, and Barcelona dropped down to the Europa League for the first time since 2003–04.

2004: Influx of International Players

In 2004, an influx of international players including Ronaldinho, Deco, Henrik Larsson, Ludovic Giuly, Samuel Eto'o, Rafael Márquez and Edgar Davids, led to the club's return to success.

2005: League and Supercopa Successes

In the 2005–06 season, FC Barcelona repeated their La Liga and Supercopa successes. Ronaldinho and Eto'o were voted first and third, respectively, in the FIFA World Player of the Year awards.

2006: Trophy-less Season

Despite starting strongly, FC Barcelona finished the 2006–07 season without trophies. They took part in the 2006 FIFA Club World Cup, but were beaten in the final against Brazilian side Internacional.

2006: Barcelona displays UNICEF's name on their shirts

In 2006, Barcelona signed an agreement to display UNICEF's name on their shirts, raising money for UNICEF rather than receiving payments.

2007: Trophy-less Season

FC Barcelona finished the 2007–08 season third in La Liga and reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League and Copa del Rey, losing to the eventual champions.

June 2008: Pep Guardiola to Replace Frank Rijkaard

The day after a 4–1 defeat to Real Madrid, in June 2008, Joan Laporta announced that Barcelona B coach Pep Guardiola would take over Frank Rijkaard's duties on 30 June 2008.

2008: Espanyol Defeats Barcelona at Camp Nou

During the 2008-09 season, Espanyol achieved a 2–1 win against Barça, becoming the first team to defeat Barcelona at Camp Nou in their treble-winning season.

2008: La Liga Champion

In 2008, FC Barcelona became 2008–09 La Liga champions.

2008: Barcelona's Recorded Revenue

In 2008, according to Deloitte, Barcelona had a recorded revenue of €366 million, ranking second to Real Madrid.

2008: El 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: Barcelona membership increase

In September 2009, Barcelona's membership increased to 170,000, attributed to Ronaldinho's influence and Joan Laporta's media strategy.

December 2009: Club World Cup Victory

In December 2009, FC Barcelona won the 2009 Club World Cup.

December 2009: Barcelona wins six trophies in a calendar year

On 18 December 2009, Barcelona became the first European football team to win six trophies in a calendar year, achieving the Sextuple.

2009: Carles Puyol's Celebration at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

In 2009, Barcelona captain Carles Puyol kissed his Catalan armband in front of incensed Real Madrid fans at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium during a game.

2009: Champions League Final win

In 2009, Barcelona defeated Manchester United in the Champions League Final.

2009: Continental Treble and Six Trophies in a Single Year

In 2009, FC Barcelona became the first Spanish club to win the continental treble consisting of La Liga, Copa del Rey and UEFA Champions League titles, and also became the first European football club to win six competitions in a single year.

2009: IFFHS Club World Ranking

In 2009, FC Barcelona was ranked first in the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) Club World Ranking.

June 2010: Sandro Rosell elected as new president

In June 2010, Sandro Rosell was elected as the new president of FC Barcelona, receiving a record 61.35% of the votes. During June 2010, Rosell also signed David Villa from Valencia and Javier Mascherano from Liverpool.

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: Retaining La Liga trophy

In 2010 FC Barcelona retained the La Liga trophy with 99 points and won the Supercopa de España for a ninth time.

2010: Forbes Evaluation of Barcelona's Worth

In 2010, Forbes evaluated Barcelona's worth to be around €752 million (US$1 billion), ranking them fourth after Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Arsenal, based on figures from the 2008–09 season.

2010: Ballon d'Or ranking

In 2010, Lionel Messi, Andrés Iniesta and Xavi, three players who came through FC Barcelona's youth academy, were chosen as the three best players in the world in the Ballon d'Or ranking, an unprecedented feat for players from the same football academy.

2010: Barcelona records

On 10 February 2016, qualifying for the sixth Copa del Rey final in the last eight seasons, Luis Enrique's Barcelona broke the club's record of 28 consecutive games unbeaten in all competitions set by Guardiola's team in the 2010–11 season

April 2011: Barcelona lost the Copa del Rey final

In April 2011, Barcelona reached the Copa del Rey final, losing 1–0 to Real Madrid at the Mestalla Stadium in Valencia.

August 2011: Cesc Fàbregas bought from Arsenal

In August 2011, La Masia graduate Cesc Fàbregas was bought from Arsenal and he would help Barcelona defend the Spanish Supercup against Real Madrid.

2011: Barcelona signs its first commercial shirt sponsorship deal

In 2011, Barcelona signed its first commercial shirt sponsorship deal with Qatar Foundation.

2011: Barcelona wins the Club World Cup

In 2011, Barcelona won the Club World Cup for a record second time, defeating Santos 4–0 in the final. The team also received the Laureus World Sports Award for Team of the Year during 2011.

2011: European Champions

In 2011, FC Barcelona became European champions again, winning five trophies.

2011: IFFHS Club World Ranking

In 2011, FC Barcelona was ranked first in the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) Club World Ranking.

2011: Barcelona lost the semi-finals of the Champions League against Chelsea

In the 2011–12 season, Barcelona lost the semi-finals of the Champions League against Chelsea. Guardiola also announced that he would step down as manager on 30 June and be succeeded by assistant Tito Vilanova in 2011.

March 2012: Lionel Messi surpasses César Rodríguez's goal record

In March 2012, Lionel Messi became Barcelona's all-time highest goalscorer in official competitions with 672 goals, surpassing César Rodríguez's previous record of 232 goals, which had stood for 60 years.

December 2012: Tito Vilanova medical leave

In December 2012, Tito Vilanova took a three-month medical leave for his throat cancer treatment.

2012: Barcelona lost to Milan

In 2012, Barcelona lost to Milan by 0-2 in Champions League.

2012: IFFHS Club World Ranking

In 2012, FC Barcelona was ranked first in the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) Club World Ranking.

2012: Lionel Messi co-holds Champions League record

In 2012, Lionel Messi co-held the Champions League record by scoring five goals against Bayer Leverkusen.

May 2013: Barcelona crowned Spanish football champions

On 11 May 2013, Barcelona were crowned as the Spanish football champions for the 22nd time, still with four games left to play.

July 2013: Gerardo "Tata" Martino confirmed as manager

On 22 July 2013, Gerardo "Tata" Martino was confirmed as manager of Barcelona for the 2013–14 season.

2013: Barcelona's Comeback Against Milan in Champions League

In 2013, Barcelona made a comeback from a 0–2 first leg defeat in the round of 16 of the 2012–13 Champions League, winning 4–0 at Camp Nou.

2013: Forbes Ranks Barcelona as Third Most Valuable Sports Team

In 2013, Forbes magazine ranked Barcelona the third most valuable sports team in the world, behind Real Madrid and Manchester United, with a value of $2.6 billion.

2013: Launch of 'Barça Cultura' Plan

In 2013, the club highlighted the 'Barça Cultura' plan, to promote culture in Catalonia.

January 2014: Sandro Rosell resigned as president

On 23 January 2014, Sandro Rosell resigned as president and Josep Maria Bartomeu replaced him.

2014: Barcelona sets new records

By scoring 180 goals in 2014 in all competitions, Barcelona set the record for most goals scored in a calendar year.

2014: Forbes Ranks Barcelona as Second Most Valuable Sports Team

In 2014, Forbes ranked Barcelona the second most valuable sports team in the world, worth $3.2 billion.

2014: Barcelona wins La Liga title

On 17 May 2014, the club clinched their 23rd La Liga title after defeating Atlético Madrid.

2015: Barcelona wins European Super Cup and Club World Cup

In 2015, Barcelona won a record fifth European Super Cup and a record third Club World Cup, with 180 goals in all competitions, Barcelona set the record for most goals scored in a calendar year

2015: IFFHS Club World Ranking

In 2015, FC Barcelona was ranked first in the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) Club World Ranking.

2015: Fifth Champions League trophy

In 2015, FC Barcelona won their fifth Champions League trophy, becoming the first European football club in history to achieve the continental treble twice.

2015: Barcelona wins the treble

In the 2014–15 season, Barcelona won the treble, winning La Liga, Copa del Rey and Champions League titles in 2015.

February 2016: Barcelona breaks club record for consecutive games unbeaten

On 10 February 2016, Barcelona broke the club's record of 28 consecutive games unbeaten in all competitions.

April 2016: Barcelona's unbeaten run ends

On 2 April 2016, Barcelona's 39-match unbeaten run ended with a 2–1 defeat to Real Madrid at Camp Nou.

May 2016: Barcelona wins La Liga title

On 14 May 2016, Barcelona won their sixth La Liga title in eight seasons.

2016: Kit deal with Nike is renewed until 2028

In 2016, Barcelona renewed its kit deal with Nike until 2028 for a record €155 million per year. The contract includes clauses regarding penalties if Barcelona fails to qualify for European competitions or is relegated from La Liga.

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 academy producing the most top-level players globally.

2016: Barcelona's Biggest Win

In 2016, Barcelona's biggest win was 5-0.

2016: UEFA Champions League

On 8 March 2017, Barcelona made the largest comeback in Champions League history in the 2016–17 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second Leg, defeating Paris Saint-Germain 6–1 (aggregate score 6–5), despite losing the first leg in France by a score of 4–0.

March 2017: Barcelona makes historic comeback against Paris Saint-Germain

On 8 March 2017, Barcelona made the largest comeback in Champions League history, defeating Paris Saint-Germain 6–1.

May 2017: Ernesto Valverde named as coach

On 29 May 2017, Ernesto Valverde was named as Luis Enrique's successor.

August 2017: Neymar transfers to Paris Saint-Germain

In August 2017, Barcelona player Neymar transferred to Paris Saint-Germain for a world record transfer fee of €222 million.

September 2017: Barcelona supports Catalan referendum

On 20 September 2017, Barcelona issued a statement supporting the 2017 Catalan referendum. The match against UD Las Palmas on the referendum day was held behind closed doors after the request to postpone was declined by La Liga.

2017: Barcelona's Biggest Win

In 2017, Barcelona's biggest win was 5-0.

2017: Forbes Ranks Barcelona as 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's Celebration at the Bernabéu

In 2017, Lionel Messi celebrated his 93rd-minute winner for Barcelona against Real Madrid at the Bernabéu by taking off his Barcelona shirt and holding it up to Real Madrid fans.

January 2018: Barcelona signs Philippe Coutinho

In January 2018, Barcelona signed Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool for €120 million, marking the highest transfer fee in the club's history.

May 2018: Barcelona sets unbeaten streak record in La Liga

On 9 May 2018, Barcelona defeated Villarreal 5–1 to set the longest unbeaten streak (43 games) in La Liga history.

November 2018: Barcelona Surpasses $1 Billion in Annual Revenues and First Sports Team with Average First-Team Pay

In November 2018, Barcelona became the first sports team to surpass $1 billion in annual revenues and became the first sports team with average first-team pay in excess of £10m ($13.8m) per year.

April 2019: Barcelona wins La Liga title

On 27 April 2019, Barcelona won their 26th La Liga title.

January 2020: Quique Setién replaces Ernesto Valverde as head coach

On 13 January 2020, Quique Setién replaced Ernesto Valverde as the new head coach of Barcelona.

October 2020: Josep Maria Bartomeu resigns as president

On 27 October 2020, Josep Maria Bartomeu announced his resignation as president of Barcelona.

December 2020: Lionel Messi surpasses Pelé's goal record

In December 2020, Lionel Messi overtook Pelé's record of 643 goals for Santos to become the highest official scorer for a single club.

2020: End of Josep Maria Bartomeu's Presidency

In 2020, Josep Maria Bartomeu's presidency of Barcelona ended.

March 2021: Lionel Messi Overtakes Xavi's Record

In March 2021, Lionel Messi overtook Xavi's record of 767 games played for the club, ultimately making 778 official appearances in all competitions.

March 2021: Joan Laporta elected president of Barcelona

On 7 March 2021, Joan Laporta was elected president of Barcelona.

August 2021: Barcelona unable to re-sign Lionel Messi

On 5 August 2021, Barcelona announced that they would be unable to re-sign Lionel Messi due to La Liga regulations, leading to his departure.

December 2021: Club members vote in favor of Espai Barça project

In December 2021, a record 88% of club members voted in favor of the Espai Barça project to revamp the club's sporting facilities in the first online referendum in FC Barcelona history.

December 2021: Social media following

As of December 2021, Barcelona has the second-highest social media following in the world among sports teams, with over 103 million fans.

2021: FC Barcelona: A New Era documents 2021-2022 season

In 2021, FC Barcelona: A New Era documented the club's 2021-22 season.

2021: Barcelona's Gross Debt Rises to $1.4 Billion

In 2021, years of spending and the COVID-19 pandemic saw Barcelona's gross debt rise to about $1.4 billion.

2021: Barcelona wins Copa del Rey

On 15 January 2023, Xavi guided Barcelona to their first trophy since the 2021 Copa del Rey.

March 2022: Number of officially registered fan clubs

As of March 2022, there are 1,264 officially registered Barcelona fan clubs, called penyes, around the world.

December 2022: Release of FC Barcelona: A New Era

In December 2022, Amazon Prime Video released a five-episode docuseries called FC Barcelona: A New Era, documenting the club's 2021–22 season.

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2022: End of La Liga Seasons Considered

From the beginning of the La Liga seasons from 1928 to 2022, Espanyol has only managed to end above Barça on three occasions.

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 15 January 2023, Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3–1 in the Supercopa de España final.

May 2023: Barcelona clinches La Liga title

On 14 May 2023, Barcelona mathematically clinched their 27th league title with four games to spare.

May 2023: Barcelona membership figures

As of 31 May 2023, the club has 150,317 memberships, called socis.

May 2023: Barcelona Socis Count

As of May 2023, Barcelona has 150,317 socis (club members).

May 2023: UEFA club rankings

As of May 2023, FC Barcelona occupies the ninth position on the UEFA club rankings.

June 2023: Renovation work on Camp Nou begins

On 1 June 2023, renovation work on Camp Nou began. The project is expected to finish by the end of 2026, with an estimated €1.5 billion net funding.

September 2023: Launch of Second Season of FC Barcelona: A New Era

In September 2023, Amazon Prime Video launched the second season of the docuseries, focusing on their 2022–23 behind-the-scenes season.

2023: Barcelona becomes the revenue leader from kit sales

In 2023, Barcelona became the revenue leader from the sale of kits and merchandising in Europe with a turnover of €179 million.

November 9, 2024: New Sponsorship Deal with Nike

On November 9, 2024, Barcelona announced a new sponsorship deal with Nike, said to be the highest deal in football history.

November 2024: Expected return to Camp Nou

In November 2024, Barcelona expects to return to Camp Nou, with the stadium still under construction, after moving for the 2023–24 season to Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Montjuïc.

2026: Expected completion of Camp Nou renovation

The Camp Nou renovation is now aimed to finish by the end of 2026, with an estimated €1.5 billion net funding. Renovation work began on June 1, 2023.

2028: End of the kit deal with Nike

The kit deal between Barcelona and Nike, renewed in 2016, will end in 2028. The initial kit deal was signed in 1998.