Two photographs that make Barça a unique club in the world

One of greatness Barcelona This is a club that excels regardless of results. Obviously, titles come with winning in sport and that is the main goal, but beyond that, the Barça club leaves its mark every time it reclaims the motto “More than a club” and gives the same value as in the end. Plunged into the worst economic crisis, on Monday in Paris Barça has once again become the great winner of the Ballon d’Or Gala, the most glamorous, unique and special football event, which is no longer limited to recognizing the individual merits of the world’s best footballer. He Barça took the opportunity to showcase its two great bastions: women’s football and Masiawho also shared two iconic photos from this week.

Barça was the first to receive the podium Golden ball in both the men’s and women’s categories. The first was achieved in 2010 when Leo Messi is recognized as the best player in the world, accompanied in the penalty area by Andres Iniesta and Xavi Hernandez. The second, in this last issue of 2024, with Aitana Bonmati with the golden ball, followed by Caroline Graham Hansen and Salma Paralluelo.. Only Milan have two complete podiums, but both were in the men’s category: in 1988 (Van Basten, Gullit, Rijkaard) and 1989 (Van Basten Baresi, Rijkaard) under Arrigo Sacchi. Another team that exceeded all expectations.

In the first historical photograph of Barcelona, ​​taken 14 years ago, the award presented by Pep Guardiola was a magnificent tribute to La Masia’s dedication. As a coach, there was an exceptional generation of players, trained in the house, who took the club to the top, considering themselves one of the best teams in history, with 8 or 9 home-grown players in the eleven of the Barça, which not only since 2009 it has been suppressed, but he fell in love with his game and his path. A work that was completed by Tito Vilanova in 2012, who brought eleven young players onto the field. Something unprecedented.

Shortly after its 125th anniversary, the club again became a global benchmark.

As has the decisive push Barça has made for women’s football thanks to Josep Maria Bartomeu and his management team. Yes, his main legacy, which the current management of Joan Laporta has taken advantage of, giving him continuity, even upping the ante and winning three Champions Leagues and proving his indisputability in Spanish football.

Barcelona was once again one step ahead. She believed in the feminine principle more than anyone else, professionalizing the department and giving her women all the manly tools to grow. And they quickly collected the results. Four straight Ballons d’Or were awarded: two from Alexia Putellas and two more from Aitana Bonmati, a La Masia product who already feeds the women’s national team. Moreover, his speech once again demonstrated the greatness of Barça and its “skills”.

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Barça’s global hegemony in women’s football was also evident in a fantastic photograph on stage at the Chatelet when President Laporta and captain Alexia requested the presence of Aitana, Graham Hansen, Salma, Marta Torrejon, Patri Guijarro and Mariona, who are currently at Arsenal, as well as coach Pere Romeu and manager Javi Puig. And the Barca anthem sounded like a tribute to the 125th anniversary of the club.

“Prizes are gifts,” LaPorta said at the gala. Well, it looks like a lot more people are coming. Also in the men’s category. Because Barça won three of the last four matches. Copa Trophy the best young person under 21 years of age. First Pedri, then Gavi and this time Lamin. Barça has the potential to continue to show off in Paris and around the world for years to come.