A chronicle of the people, matches, and world events that shaped the European men's Spanish soccer team known as FC Barcelona, from its founding in 1899 to today.

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Few sports offer matches as dramatic--and histories as rich--as soccer. From gutsy underdogs and dazzling triumphs to bitter rivalries and crushing losses, this series invites fans to witness the world events, last-minute goals, and diving saves that shaped some of the planet's greatest football clubs. Recaps of memorable matches offer action-packed background, while biographical profiles introduce the legendary playmakers and coaches who earned legions of fans around the globe and showed what it takes to be true Soccer Champions.