One thing that makes Barcelona FC truly unique is its status as a 'Football Club'. It is one of the few remaining teams that is not a limited company. This means that the club is still owned by its members - there are 144 thousand of them. These members also choose the President of the team through a complex voting system.
Barcelona FC's objectives are reflected strongly in their refusal to accept a corporate strip sponsor. On 07 September 2006 the team announced their new alliance with UNICEF children's charity. They pledged a yearly sum in donations to the HIV/AIDS department of the charity. They also used the space across their chests normally saved for major corporations to advertise UNICEF and thus, its cause. The team continue to wear the UNICEF logo on their strips.
It is clear that Barcelona FC are well within their rights to claim that the institution that they have created is "more than a club".
If you're visiting Barcelona you may wish to go on the famous Barcelona FC stadium and museum tour which is the most popular tour in Barcelona.
See our review of the Barcelona FC tour with photos of some of the highlights
How to book Barcelona FC tickets for a match
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