More Than a Club

Name: More Than a Club
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ISBN: 9798901945254

The Complete Story of a Football Legacy in Catalonia

Gigi Romano, Ai

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English

Publishdrive
28 April 2026

Biography: sport; Football (Soccer, Association football)

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From a small newspaper notice in 1899 to one of the most influential football institutions in the world, More Than a Club: The Complete Story of a Football Legacy in Catalonia tells the sweeping story of a team, a city, and a sporting identity that grew far beyond the pitch.

This fact-based narrative follows the club's rise from its founding by Joan Gamper through its first grounds, early supporters, golden years at Les Corts, political pressure, civil war, dictatorship, and the building of one of football's great stadiums. It traces the eras of Kubala, Cruyff, Maradona, Ronaldinho, Guardiola, Messi, and the modern academy tradition that helped shape some of the game's most admired players and teams.

Across domestic triumphs, European nights, tactical revolutions, financial crises, painful departures, and the rise of the women's team, this book presents the complete arc of a football legacy rooted in Catalonia and recognized across the world.

Written in a polished, accessible narrative style, this unofficial history is for readers who want to understand not only the trophies and famous names, but also the deeper story of how football became memory, identity, and belonging.

Trademark Disclaimer

More Than a Club: The Complete Story of a Football Legacy in Catalonia is an independent, unofficial historical work. It is not authorized, sponsored, endorsed, licensed, or approved by Futbol Club Barcelona, FC Barcelona, Barça, LaLiga, UEFA, FIFA, or any related club, league, federation, player, estate, sponsor, broadcaster, or rights holder.

All trademarks, service marks, logos, team names, competition names, stadium names, player names, and other protected marks mentioned in this book are the property of their respective owners. They are used only for identification, historical reference, commentary, and factual description. No association with, sponsorship by, or endorsement from any trademark owner is intended or implied.

By: Gigi Romano
Other: Ai
Imprint: Publishdrive
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 413g
ISBN: 9798901945254
Pages: 306
Publication Date: 28 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active