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Barça's Cause and Flag: Presidential Identities

Barcelona identifies as a Catalan club, with players often chanting "Visca el Barça i Visca Catalunya," a sentiment interpreted differently by each president throughout history.

Since its founding by Gamper, the club has been deeply tied to Catalonia. Historically, presidents like Núñez distanced themselves from Catalan leader Pujol to avoid political entanglements, while Rosell claimed his imprisonment was due solely to his role as president. Bartomeu, conversely, blamed the Generalitat for his resignation.

The role of Joan Laporta has also evolved significantly, differing notably between his terms in 2003 and 2021 or 2026. somethingsdifferent.biz