10 Things You Didn't Know About FC Barcelona

Barcelona has more than one club

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They invented their own style of play

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The club is owned by its club members

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History of affiliation with the Catalan nationalist movement

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The club was founded by a Swiss man

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Home games are rarely attended by local supporters

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The club with the most Ballon d’Or winners worldwide

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Franco made the club change their name and official language

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Their supporters are nicknamed ‘the arses’

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