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FC Barcelona was founded in which year?
FC Barcelona was founded in which year?
What is the name of the club's youth academy?
What is the name of the club's youth academy?
Who is the coach who led the team to 14 trophies in 4 years?
Who is the coach who led the team to 14 trophies in 4 years?
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What is the capacity of Camp Nou?
What is the capacity of Camp Nou?
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What is the name of the style introduced by Johan Cruyff?
What is the name of the style introduced by Johan Cruyff?
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How many Champions League titles has Barcelona won?
How many Champions League titles has Barcelona won?
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Study Notes
History
- Founded in 1899 by a group of Swiss, English, and Spanish footballers led by Joan Gamper
- Originally known as Foot-Ball Club Barcelona
- First stadium was Camp de la Indústria, with a capacity of 6,000
- Moved to Camp Nou in 1957, with a capacity of over 99,000
- Known for its commitment to Catalan identity and nationalism
Players
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Legendary Players:
- Lionel Messi: all-time leading scorer and most decorated player
- Johan Cruyff: Dutch football legend and pioneer of Total Football
- Ronaldinho: Brazilian forward and two-time FIFA World Player of the Year
- Andres Iniesta: Spanish midfielder and scorer of the winning goal in the 2010 World Cup
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Current Players:
- Ansu Fati: young Spanish winger and one of the most promising players in the world
- Frenkie de Jong: Dutch midfielder and key player in the team's midfield
Coaches
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Notable Coaches:
- Pep Guardiola: led the team to 14 trophies in 4 years, including 2 Champions League titles
- Johan Cruyff: introduced the "Total Football" style and won 4 consecutive La Liga titles
- Luis Enrique: won the treble in the 2014-2015 season
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Current Coach:
- Ronald Koeman: former Dutch defender and current coach of the team
Trophies
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International Trophies:
- 5 Champions League titles
- 3 FIFA Club World Cup titles
- 3 UEFA Super Cup titles
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Domestic Trophies:
- 26 La Liga titles
- 30 Copa del Rey titles
- 13 Spanish Super Cup titles
La Masia
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What is La Masia:
- The club's youth academy, founded in 1979
- Produces talented young players who go on to play for the first team
- Focuses on developing technical skills, tactical awareness, and physical conditioning
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Notable Graduates:
- Lionel Messi
- Andres Iniesta
- Xavi Hernandez
- Sergio Busquets
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Philosophy:
- Emphasis on possession-based football and individual creativity
- Encourages players to express themselves on the pitch and take risks
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Test your knowledge of FC Barcelona's history, players, coaches, and trophies. From its founding to its youth academy, La Masia, this quiz covers it all.
