FC Barcelona
Coverage of FC Barcelona in the Nexus archive.
- How soccer eclipsed separatist politics in Spain
Spain's national soccer team, historically influenced by Catalan players from FC Barcelona, has become a unifying force as regional separatist tensions in Catalonia and the Basque Country have waned. The current World Cup squad features more players from these regions than other parts of Spain, with no Real Madrid representatives, highlighting soccer's role in overshadowing political divisions.
- More than a club: how Paris Saint-Germain took inspiration from the Barcelona slogan and the New York Yankees cap to create a global business brand
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is transforming the Barcelona slogan 'més que un club' into a business model by blending sport and commerce, as seen in their New York pop-up event. The club aims to become a global brand, leveraging Parisian culture and fashion, with 240 million fans worldwide, 90% outside France. Key figures like Chief Revenue Officer Richard Heaselgrave and Chief Brand Officer Fabien Allègre highlight their commercial strategy.