The citizens of Barcelona are typically laid back people who like to have a good time. Nothing gets them more ready to party than a good soccer game! Soccer in Europe is known as football and every American knows that Europeans are crazy for liking a sport that most Americans categorize as “boring”. The major soccer team that represents the city of Barcelona is the world renown F.C. Barcelona.
F.C. Barcelona, which goes by the popular name of Barca, was founded in 1899 by devout fans of football. The clubs slogan is “Mes que un Club” which means “more than a club”. Barca is the world’s second richest football club in the world, with an annual revenue estimated at €398 million. Barca is known for dominating both the Spanish League and many other prominent teams from other European countries. The club’s colors are blue and red as seen on the club’s logo. Barca’s rival is Real Madrid, and everyone in Barcelona knows that if you are a Real Madrid fan please don’t step inside the city limits.