**FC Barcelona** is a world-renowned football club based in Barcelona, Spain, established in 1899 by Swiss businessman Joan Gamper. It began as a local sports club and quickly evolved into a symbol of Catalan identity and pride, adopting Catalan as its official language early in its history[1][3]. The organization operates primarily as a professional football club but also has departments in other sports. Its football team competes at the highest level in La Liga, the top Spanish league, and is known for a distinctive style of play emphasizing skillful, attacking football. **Key achievements** include: - Winning La Liga 28 times since the league's inception in 1929, never having been relegated[1][4]. - Securing the Copa del Rey 32 times, the most by any club[1][4]. - Winning the UEFA Champions League five times (1992, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2015), establishing itself among Europe’s elite[1][4][6]. - Achieving the historic continental treble twice (La Liga, Copa del Rey, Champions League) in 2009 and 2015, a unique feat in European football[2]. - Capturing the FIFA Club World Cup three times (2009, 2011, 2015), validating its global dominance[1][6]. Barcelona also set transfer fee records by signing world-class players such as Johan Cruyff, Diego Maradona, and Ronaldo, and its players have garnered numerous top individual awards including Ballon d’Or and FIFA World Player of the Year[2]. The club’s stadium, Camp Nou, is one of the largest and most iconic football venues worldwide. Beyond sports, FC Barcelona is a global brand with a massive international fanbase and a strong presence in business and technology, leveraging innovation in sports science, digital engagement, and merchandising. Currently, Barcelona remains a powerhouse in football, continuing to compete a