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FC_Barcelona
In April 2014, FIFA banned the club from buying players for the next two transfer windows following the violation of the FIFA's rules about the transfer of footballers aged under 18. A statement on FIFA's website read "With regard to the case in question, FC Barcelona has been found to be in breach of art. 19 of the Re...
When FIFA ban Barcelona from buying players?
{ "answer_start": [ 3 ], "text": [ "April 2014" ] }
570c56a1b3d812140066d14a
FC_Barcelona
In April 2014, FIFA banned the club from buying players for the next two transfer windows following the violation of the FIFA's rules about the transfer of footballers aged under 18. A statement on FIFA's website read "With regard to the case in question, FC Barcelona has been found to be in breach of art. 19 of the Re...
What was the FIFA charge that Barcelona violated?
{ "answer_start": [ 156 ], "text": [ "footballers aged under 18" ] }
570c56a1b3d812140066d14b
FC_Barcelona
In April 2014, FIFA banned the club from buying players for the next two transfer windows following the violation of the FIFA's rules about the transfer of footballers aged under 18. A statement on FIFA's website read "With regard to the case in question, FC Barcelona has been found to be in breach of art. 19 of the Re...
What fine did FIFA impose on Barcelona for the rules violation?
{ "answer_start": [ 736 ], "text": [ "CHF 450,000" ] }
570c56a1b3d812140066d14c
FC_Barcelona
In April 2014, FIFA banned the club from buying players for the next two transfer windows following the violation of the FIFA's rules about the transfer of footballers aged under 18. A statement on FIFA's website read "With regard to the case in question, FC Barcelona has been found to be in breach of art. 19 of the Re...
When did FIFA reject an appeal of the rules violation ruling?
{ "answer_start": [ 901 ], "text": [ "August" ] }
570c56a1b3d812140066d14d
FC_Barcelona
In April 2014, FIFA banned the club from buying players for the next two transfer windows following the violation of the FIFA's rules about the transfer of footballers aged under 18. A statement on FIFA's website read "With regard to the case in question, FC Barcelona has been found to be in breach of art. 19 of the Re...
What did the pending appeal allow Barcelona to do anyway?
{ "answer_start": [ 990 ], "text": [ "sign players" ] }
570c5825fed7b91900d458e5
FC_Barcelona
On 11 August, Barcelona started the 2015–16 season winning a joint record fifth European Super Cup by beating Sevilla FC 5–4 in the 2015 UEFA Super Cup. They ended the year with a 3–0 win over Argentine club River Plate in the 2015 FIFA Club World Cup Final on 20 December to win the trophy for a record third time, with...
Who did Barcelona beat to win the 2015 UEFA Super Cup?
{ "answer_start": [ 110 ], "text": [ "Sevilla FC" ] }
570c5825fed7b91900d458e6
FC_Barcelona
On 11 August, Barcelona started the 2015–16 season winning a joint record fifth European Super Cup by beating Sevilla FC 5–4 in the 2015 UEFA Super Cup. They ended the year with a 3–0 win over Argentine club River Plate in the 2015 FIFA Club World Cup Final on 20 December to win the trophy for a record third time, with...
What team did Barcelona defeat to win the 2015 FIFA World Cup Final?
{ "answer_start": [ 208 ], "text": [ "River Plate" ] }
570c5825fed7b91900d458e7
FC_Barcelona
On 11 August, Barcelona started the 2015–16 season winning a joint record fifth European Super Cup by beating Sevilla FC 5–4 in the 2015 UEFA Super Cup. They ended the year with a 3–0 win over Argentine club River Plate in the 2015 FIFA Club World Cup Final on 20 December to win the trophy for a record third time, with...
What was the only team to match Barcelona's record of trophy wins by 2015?
{ "answer_start": [ 493 ], "text": [ "Al Ahly SC" ] }
570c5825fed7b91900d458e8
FC_Barcelona
On 11 August, Barcelona started the 2015–16 season winning a joint record fifth European Super Cup by beating Sevilla FC 5–4 in the 2015 UEFA Super Cup. They ended the year with a 3–0 win over Argentine club River Plate in the 2015 FIFA Club World Cup Final on 20 December to win the trophy for a record third time, with...
How many goals did Barcelona score to break the record for most goals in a year?
{ "answer_start": [ 516 ], "text": [ "180" ] }
570c5825fed7b91900d458e9
FC_Barcelona
On 11 August, Barcelona started the 2015–16 season winning a joint record fifth European Super Cup by beating Sevilla FC 5–4 in the 2015 UEFA Super Cup. They ended the year with a 3–0 win over Argentine club River Plate in the 2015 FIFA Club World Cup Final on 20 December to win the trophy for a record third time, with...
What teams previous record was 178 goals in a year?
{ "answer_start": [ 631 ], "text": [ "Real Madrid" ] }
570c59fcfed7b91900d458fb
FC_Barcelona
In the 2005–06 season, Barcelona repeated their league and Supercup successes. The pinnacle of the league season arrived at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in a 3–0 win over Real Madrid. It was Frank Rijkaard's second victory at the Bernabéu, making him the first Barcelona manager to win there twice. Ronaldinho's perform...
Where did Barcelona defeat Real Madrid for a trophy win in 2005-06?
{ "answer_start": [ 128 ], "text": [ "Santiago Bernabéu Stadium" ] }
570c59fcfed7b91900d458fc
FC_Barcelona
In the 2005–06 season, Barcelona repeated their league and Supercup successes. The pinnacle of the league season arrived at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in a 3–0 win over Real Madrid. It was Frank Rijkaard's second victory at the Bernabéu, making him the first Barcelona manager to win there twice. Ronaldinho's perform...
What was the winning score for the game with Real Madrid at Bernabeu stadium?
{ "answer_start": [ 159 ], "text": [ "3–0" ] }
570c59fcfed7b91900d458fd
FC_Barcelona
In the 2005–06 season, Barcelona repeated their league and Supercup successes. The pinnacle of the league season arrived at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in a 3–0 win over Real Madrid. It was Frank Rijkaard's second victory at the Bernabéu, making him the first Barcelona manager to win there twice. Ronaldinho's perform...
How many wins did Frank Rijkaard have at Bernabeu Stadium?
{ "answer_start": [ 209 ], "text": [ "second victory" ] }
570c59fcfed7b91900d458fe
FC_Barcelona
In the 2005–06 season, Barcelona repeated their league and Supercup successes. The pinnacle of the league season arrived at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in a 3–0 win over Real Madrid. It was Frank Rijkaard's second victory at the Bernabéu, making him the first Barcelona manager to win there twice. Ronaldinho's perform...
What recognition did Ronaldinho's second goal receive at Bernabeu?
{ "answer_start": [ 433 ], "text": [ "standing ovation" ] }
570c59fcfed7b91900d458ff
FC_Barcelona
In the 2005–06 season, Barcelona repeated their league and Supercup successes. The pinnacle of the league season arrived at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in a 3–0 win over Real Madrid. It was Frank Rijkaard's second victory at the Bernabéu, making him the first Barcelona manager to win there twice. Ronaldinho's perform...
What team did Barcelona defeat to win the Champions League trophy?
{ "answer_start": [ 508 ], "text": [ "Arsenal" ] }
570c6506fed7b91900d45981
FC_Barcelona
During the dictatorships of Miguel Primo de Rivera (1923–1930) and especially of Francisco Franco (1939–1975), all regional cultures were suppressed. All of the languages spoken in Spanish territory, except Spanish (Castilian) itself, were officially banned. Symbolising the Catalan people's desire for freedom, Barça be...
What caused the suppression of regional cultures?
{ "answer_start": [ 11 ], "text": [ "dictatorships" ] }
570c6506fed7b91900d45982
FC_Barcelona
During the dictatorships of Miguel Primo de Rivera (1923–1930) and especially of Francisco Franco (1939–1975), all regional cultures were suppressed. All of the languages spoken in Spanish territory, except Spanish (Castilian) itself, were officially banned. Symbolising the Catalan people's desire for freedom, Barça be...
Of the languages of the are, what was the only approved language?
{ "answer_start": [ 207 ], "text": [ "Spanish (Castilian)" ] }
570c6506fed7b91900d45983
FC_Barcelona
During the dictatorships of Miguel Primo de Rivera (1923–1930) and especially of Francisco Franco (1939–1975), all regional cultures were suppressed. All of the languages spoken in Spanish territory, except Spanish (Castilian) itself, were officially banned. Symbolising the Catalan people's desire for freedom, Barça be...
How did the Catalans show their identity during the dictatorships?
{ "answer_start": [ 486 ], "text": [ "joining Barça" ] }
570c6506fed7b91900d45984
FC_Barcelona
During the dictatorships of Miguel Primo de Rivera (1923–1930) and especially of Francisco Franco (1939–1975), all regional cultures were suppressed. All of the languages spoken in Spanish territory, except Spanish (Castilian) itself, were officially banned. Symbolising the Catalan people's desire for freedom, Barça be...
What team was awarded by Franco for having a good relationship?
{ "answer_start": [ 651 ], "text": [ "blaugrana" ] }
570c6506fed7b91900d45985
FC_Barcelona
During the dictatorships of Miguel Primo de Rivera (1923–1930) and especially of Francisco Franco (1939–1975), all regional cultures were suppressed. All of the languages spoken in Spanish territory, except Spanish (Castilian) itself, were officially banned. Symbolising the Catalan people's desire for freedom, Barça be...
What motto of the team Barcelona appealed to the Catalans?
{ "answer_start": [ 325 ], "text": [ "'More than a club'" ] }
570c6652fed7b91900d4599d
FC_Barcelona
After Laporta's departure from the club in June 2010, Sandro Rosell was soon elected as the new president. The elections were held on 13 June, where he got 61.35% (57,088 votes, a record) of total votes. Rosell signed David Villa from Valencia for €40 million and Javier Mascherano from Liverpool for €19 million. In Nov...
Who was elected as president of the Barcelona club in 2010?
{ "answer_start": [ 54 ], "text": [ "Sandro Rosell" ] }
570c6652fed7b91900d4599e
FC_Barcelona
After Laporta's departure from the club in June 2010, Sandro Rosell was soon elected as the new president. The elections were held on 13 June, where he got 61.35% (57,088 votes, a record) of total votes. Rosell signed David Villa from Valencia for €40 million and Javier Mascherano from Liverpool for €19 million. In Nov...
What percentage of the votes for president did Rosell get?
{ "answer_start": [ 156 ], "text": [ "61.35%" ] }
570c6652fed7b91900d4599f
FC_Barcelona
After Laporta's departure from the club in June 2010, Sandro Rosell was soon elected as the new president. The elections were held on 13 June, where he got 61.35% (57,088 votes, a record) of total votes. Rosell signed David Villa from Valencia for €40 million and Javier Mascherano from Liverpool for €19 million. In Nov...
What was Rosell's record number of votes he received for president?
{ "answer_start": [ 164 ], "text": [ "57,088" ] }
570c6652fed7b91900d459a0
FC_Barcelona
After Laporta's departure from the club in June 2010, Sandro Rosell was soon elected as the new president. The elections were held on 13 June, where he got 61.35% (57,088 votes, a record) of total votes. Rosell signed David Villa from Valencia for €40 million and Javier Mascherano from Liverpool for €19 million. In Nov...
How much did Barcelona pay to sign David Villa?
{ "answer_start": [ 248 ], "text": [ "€40 million" ] }
570c6652fed7b91900d459a1
FC_Barcelona
After Laporta's departure from the club in June 2010, Sandro Rosell was soon elected as the new president. The elections were held on 13 June, where he got 61.35% (57,088 votes, a record) of total votes. Rosell signed David Villa from Valencia for €40 million and Javier Mascherano from Liverpool for €19 million. In Nov...
What team did Barcelona beat in El Clasico in 2010?
{ "answer_start": [ 369 ], "text": [ "Real Madrid" ] }
570c73d8b3d812140066d1f5
FC_Barcelona
In 1918 Espanyol started a counter-petition against autonomy, which at that time had become a pertinent issue. Later on, an Espanyol supporter group would join the Falangists in the Spanish Civil War, siding with the fascists. Despite these differences in ideology, the derbi has always been more relevant to Espanyol su...
When did Espanyol offer a counter-petition against autonomy?
{ "answer_start": [ 3 ], "text": [ "1918" ] }
570c73d8b3d812140066d1f6
FC_Barcelona
In 1918 Espanyol started a counter-petition against autonomy, which at that time had become a pertinent issue. Later on, an Espanyol supporter group would join the Falangists in the Spanish Civil War, siding with the fascists. Despite these differences in ideology, the derbi has always been more relevant to Espanyol su...
Which civil war group did some Espanyol supporters join?
{ "answer_start": [ 164 ], "text": [ "Falangists" ] }
570c73d8b3d812140066d1f7
FC_Barcelona
In 1918 Espanyol started a counter-petition against autonomy, which at that time had become a pertinent issue. Later on, an Espanyol supporter group would join the Falangists in the Spanish Civil War, siding with the fascists. Despite these differences in ideology, the derbi has always been more relevant to Espanyol su...
What event is more relevant to Espanyol supporters than to Barcelona fans?
{ "answer_start": [ 270 ], "text": [ "derbi" ] }
570c73d8b3d812140066d1f8
FC_Barcelona
In 1918 Espanyol started a counter-petition against autonomy, which at that time had become a pertinent issue. Later on, an Espanyol supporter group would join the Falangists in the Spanish Civil War, siding with the fascists. Despite these differences in ideology, the derbi has always been more relevant to Espanyol su...
From what language did Espanyol translate their name?
{ "answer_start": [ 498 ], "text": [ "Spanish" ] }
570c73d8b3d812140066d1f9
FC_Barcelona
In 1918 Espanyol started a counter-petition against autonomy, which at that time had become a pertinent issue. Later on, an Espanyol supporter group would join the Falangists in the Spanish Civil War, siding with the fascists. Despite these differences in ideology, the derbi has always been more relevant to Espanyol su...
How has the rivalry between Espanyol and Barcelona changed?
{ "answer_start": [ 425 ], "text": [ "less political" ] }
570c75c9fed7b91900d459d1
FC_Barcelona
FC Barcelona's all-time highest goalscorer in all competitions (including friendlies) is Lionel Messi with 474 goals. Messi is also the all-time highest goalscorer for Barcelona in all official competitions, excluding friendlies, with 445 goals. He is the record goalscorer for Barcelona in European (82 goals) and inter...
What is Lionel Messi's goal total in all competitions?
{ "answer_start": [ 107 ], "text": [ "474" ] }
570c75c9fed7b91900d459d2
FC_Barcelona
FC Barcelona's all-time highest goalscorer in all competitions (including friendlies) is Lionel Messi with 474 goals. Messi is also the all-time highest goalscorer for Barcelona in all official competitions, excluding friendlies, with 445 goals. He is the record goalscorer for Barcelona in European (82 goals) and inter...
How many players on the Barelona team have scored over 100 goals?
{ "answer_start": [ 415 ], "text": [ "Four" ] }
570c75c9fed7b91900d459d3
FC_Barcelona
FC Barcelona's all-time highest goalscorer in all competitions (including friendlies) is Lionel Messi with 474 goals. Messi is also the all-time highest goalscorer for Barcelona in all official competitions, excluding friendlies, with 445 goals. He is the record goalscorer for Barcelona in European (82 goals) and inter...
What is Messi's total goal scores in official competitions?
{ "answer_start": [ 235 ], "text": [ "445" ] }
570c75c9fed7b91900d459d4
FC_Barcelona
FC Barcelona's all-time highest goalscorer in all competitions (including friendlies) is Lionel Messi with 474 goals. Messi is also the all-time highest goalscorer for Barcelona in all official competitions, excluding friendlies, with 445 goals. He is the record goalscorer for Barcelona in European (82 goals) and inter...
How many goals has Messi scored in La Liga competitions?
{ "answer_start": [ 393 ], "text": [ "305" ] }
570c75c9fed7b91900d459d5
FC_Barcelona
FC Barcelona's all-time highest goalscorer in all competitions (including friendlies) is Lionel Messi with 474 goals. Messi is also the all-time highest goalscorer for Barcelona in all official competitions, excluding friendlies, with 445 goals. He is the record goalscorer for Barcelona in European (82 goals) and inter...
Who is the next highest goal scorer after Mess?
{ "answer_start": [ 506 ], "text": [ "César Rodríguez" ] }
570c774db3d812140066d1ff
FC_Barcelona
Barcelona won the treble in the 2014–2015 season, winning La Liga, Copa del Rey and UEFA Champions League titles, and became the first European team to have won the treble twice. On 17 May, the club clinched their 23rd La Liga title after defeating Atlético Madrid. This was Barcelona's seventh La Liga title in the last...
What team has won the treble competitions twice?
{ "answer_start": [ 0 ], "text": [ "Barcelona" ] }
570c774db3d812140066d200
FC_Barcelona
Barcelona won the treble in the 2014–2015 season, winning La Liga, Copa del Rey and UEFA Champions League titles, and became the first European team to have won the treble twice. On 17 May, the club clinched their 23rd La Liga title after defeating Atlético Madrid. This was Barcelona's seventh La Liga title in the last...
What competition did Barcelona win on May 17 of the 2014-15 season?
{ "answer_start": [ 219 ], "text": [ "La Liga" ] }
570c774db3d812140066d201
FC_Barcelona
Barcelona won the treble in the 2014–2015 season, winning La Liga, Copa del Rey and UEFA Champions League titles, and became the first European team to have won the treble twice. On 17 May, the club clinched their 23rd La Liga title after defeating Atlético Madrid. This was Barcelona's seventh La Liga title in the last...
What team did Barcelona defeat to win their 23rd La Liga title?
{ "answer_start": [ 249 ], "text": [ "Atlético Madrid" ] }
570c774db3d812140066d202
FC_Barcelona
Barcelona won the treble in the 2014–2015 season, winning La Liga, Copa del Rey and UEFA Champions League titles, and became the first European team to have won the treble twice. On 17 May, the club clinched their 23rd La Liga title after defeating Atlético Madrid. This was Barcelona's seventh La Liga title in the last...
What have the trio of players , Messi, Suarez, and Neymar been called?
{ "answer_start": [ 627 ], "text": [ "MSN" ] }
570c774db3d812140066d203
FC_Barcelona
Barcelona won the treble in the 2014–2015 season, winning La Liga, Copa del Rey and UEFA Champions League titles, and became the first European team to have won the treble twice. On 17 May, the club clinched their 23rd La Liga title after defeating Atlético Madrid. This was Barcelona's seventh La Liga title in the last...
How many total goals have the trio MSN scored in the 2014-15 season?
{ "answer_start": [ 639 ], "text": [ "122" ] }
570c78d9fed7b91900d459db
FC_Barcelona
Prior to the 2011–2012 season, Barcelona had a long history of avoiding corporate sponsorship on the playing shirts. On 14 July 2006, the club announced a five-year agreement with UNICEF, which includes having the UNICEF logo on their shirts. The agreement had the club donate €1.5 million per year to UNICEF (0.7 percen...
What corporate sponsorship did Barcelona agree to in 2006?
{ "answer_start": [ 180 ], "text": [ "UNICEF" ] }
570c78d9fed7b91900d459dc
FC_Barcelona
Prior to the 2011–2012 season, Barcelona had a long history of avoiding corporate sponsorship on the playing shirts. On 14 July 2006, the club announced a five-year agreement with UNICEF, which includes having the UNICEF logo on their shirts. The agreement had the club donate €1.5 million per year to UNICEF (0.7 percen...
How much does Barcelona donate to UNICEF per year?
{ "answer_start": [ 277 ], "text": [ "€1.5 million" ] }
570c78d9fed7b91900d459dd
FC_Barcelona
Prior to the 2011–2012 season, Barcelona had a long history of avoiding corporate sponsorship on the playing shirts. On 14 July 2006, the club announced a five-year agreement with UNICEF, which includes having the UNICEF logo on their shirts. The agreement had the club donate €1.5 million per year to UNICEF (0.7 percen...
What target does the Barcelona donation to UNICEF match?
{ "answer_start": [ 359 ], "text": [ "UN International Aid Target" ] }
570c78d9fed7b91900d459de
FC_Barcelona
Prior to the 2011–2012 season, Barcelona had a long history of avoiding corporate sponsorship on the playing shirts. On 14 July 2006, the club announced a five-year agreement with UNICEF, which includes having the UNICEF logo on their shirts. The agreement had the club donate €1.5 million per year to UNICEF (0.7 percen...
Who recommended setting up the FC Barcelona Foundation?
{ "answer_start": [ 560 ], "text": [ "Jaime Gil-Aluja" ] }
570c78d9fed7b91900d459df
FC_Barcelona
Prior to the 2011–2012 season, Barcelona had a long history of avoiding corporate sponsorship on the playing shirts. On 14 July 2006, the club announced a five-year agreement with UNICEF, which includes having the UNICEF logo on their shirts. The agreement had the club donate €1.5 million per year to UNICEF (0.7 percen...
What was the Barcelona foundation meant to attract?
{ "answer_start": [ 632 ], "text": [ "financial sponsorships" ] }
570c7a9afed7b91900d459e5
FC_Barcelona
There is often a fierce rivalry between the two strongest teams in a national league, and this is particularly the case in La Liga, where the game between Barcelona and Real Madrid is known as El Clásico. From the start of national competitions the clubs were seen as representatives of two rival regions in Spain: Catal...
What is the game between the rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid called?
{ "answer_start": [ 193 ], "text": [ "El Clásico" ] }
570c7a9afed7b91900d459e6
FC_Barcelona
There is often a fierce rivalry between the two strongest teams in a national league, and this is particularly the case in La Liga, where the game between Barcelona and Real Madrid is known as El Clásico. From the start of national competitions the clubs were seen as representatives of two rival regions in Spain: Catal...
What basic difference is there between the teams of Barcelona and Real Madrid?
{ "answer_start": [ 291 ], "text": [ "rival regions" ] }
570c7a9afed7b91900d459e7
FC_Barcelona
There is often a fierce rivalry between the two strongest teams in a national league, and this is particularly the case in La Liga, where the game between Barcelona and Real Madrid is known as El Clásico. From the start of national competitions the clubs were seen as representatives of two rival regions in Spain: Catal...
What areas of Spain do the teams of Barcelona and Real Madrid represent?
{ "answer_start": [ 315 ], "text": [ "Catalonia and Castile" ] }
570c7a9afed7b91900d459e8
FC_Barcelona
There is often a fierce rivalry between the two strongest teams in a national league, and this is particularly the case in La Liga, where the game between Barcelona and Real Madrid is known as El Clásico. From the start of national competitions the clubs were seen as representatives of two rival regions in Spain: Catal...
What kind of tensions are the two teams viewed as displaying?
{ "answer_start": [ 413 ], "text": [ "political and cultural" ] }
570c7a9afed7b91900d459e9
FC_Barcelona
There is often a fierce rivalry between the two strongest teams in a national league, and this is particularly the case in La Liga, where the game between Barcelona and Real Madrid is known as El Clásico. From the start of national competitions the clubs were seen as representatives of two rival regions in Spain: Catal...
Besides the areas of Spain, what other differences are there between Barcelona and Real Madrid?
{ "answer_start": [ 356 ], "text": [ "two cities" ] }
570c7c46b3d812140066d209
FC_Barcelona
In 1980, when the stadium was in need of redesign to meet UEFA criteria, the club raised money by offering supporters the opportunity to inscribe their name on the bricks for a small fee. The idea was popular with supporters, and thousands of people paid the fee. Later this became the centre of controversy when media i...
Why did the stadium need to be redesigned in 1980?
{ "answer_start": [ 53 ], "text": [ "meet UEFA criteria" ] }
570c7c46b3d812140066d20a
FC_Barcelona
In 1980, when the stadium was in need of redesign to meet UEFA criteria, the club raised money by offering supporters the opportunity to inscribe their name on the bricks for a small fee. The idea was popular with supporters, and thousands of people paid the fee. Later this became the centre of controversy when media i...
What were people allowed to do to bricks for a fee to support the stadium redesign?
{ "answer_start": [ 137 ], "text": [ "inscribe their name" ] }
570c7c46b3d812140066d20b
FC_Barcelona
In 1980, when the stadium was in need of redesign to meet UEFA criteria, the club raised money by offering supporters the opportunity to inscribe their name on the bricks for a small fee. The idea was popular with supporters, and thousands of people paid the fee. Later this became the centre of controversy when media i...
How did supporters of the team view the inscriptions on bricks idea?
{ "answer_start": [ 201 ], "text": [ "popular" ] }
570c7c46b3d812140066d20c
FC_Barcelona
In 1980, when the stadium was in need of redesign to meet UEFA criteria, the club raised money by offering supporters the opportunity to inscribe their name on the bricks for a small fee. The idea was popular with supporters, and thousands of people paid the fee. Later this became the centre of controversy when media i...
What name inscription was a center of controversy?
{ "answer_start": [ 453 ], "text": [ "Santiago Bernabéu" ] }
570c7c46b3d812140066d20d
FC_Barcelona
In 1980, when the stadium was in need of redesign to meet UEFA criteria, the club raised money by offering supporters the opportunity to inscribe their name on the bricks for a small fee. The idea was popular with supporters, and thousands of people paid the fee. Later this became the centre of controversy when media i...
What is the capacity of the Barcelona stadium?
{ "answer_start": [ 610 ], "text": [ "99,354" ] }
570c7e1eb3d812140066d213
FC_Barcelona
Traditionally, Espanyol was seen by the vast majority of Barcelona's citizens as a club which cultivated a kind of compliance to the central authority, in stark contrast to Barça's revolutionary spirit. Also in the 1960s and 1970s, while FC Barcelona acted as an integrating force for Catalonia's new arrivals from poore...
How was Espanyol viewed as being toward Spanish authority by the people of Barcelona?
{ "answer_start": [ 115 ], "text": [ "compliance" ] }
570c7e1eb3d812140066d215
FC_Barcelona
Traditionally, Espanyol was seen by the vast majority of Barcelona's citizens as a club which cultivated a kind of compliance to the central authority, in stark contrast to Barça's revolutionary spirit. Also in the 1960s and 1970s, while FC Barcelona acted as an integrating force for Catalonia's new arrivals from poore...
What type of supporters did Barcelona attract?
{ "answer_start": [ 285 ], "text": [ "Catalonia's new arrivals" ] }
570c7e1eb3d812140066d216
FC_Barcelona
Traditionally, Espanyol was seen by the vast majority of Barcelona's citizens as a club which cultivated a kind of compliance to the central authority, in stark contrast to Barça's revolutionary spirit. Also in the 1960s and 1970s, while FC Barcelona acted as an integrating force for Catalonia's new arrivals from poore...
From where did Espanyol draw their supporters?
{ "answer_start": [ 420 ], "text": [ "close to the regime" ] }
570c7e1eb3d812140066d217
FC_Barcelona
Traditionally, Espanyol was seen by the vast majority of Barcelona's citizens as a club which cultivated a kind of compliance to the central authority, in stark contrast to Barça's revolutionary spirit. Also in the 1960s and 1970s, while FC Barcelona acted as an integrating force for Catalonia's new arrivals from poore...
When did Barcelona act as a draw to new arrivals from Catalan?
{ "answer_start": [ 215 ], "text": [ "1960s and 1970s" ] }
570c7e1eb3d812140066d214
FC_Barcelona
Traditionally, Espanyol was seen by the vast majority of Barcelona's citizens as a club which cultivated a kind of compliance to the central authority, in stark contrast to Barça's revolutionary spirit. Also in the 1960s and 1970s, while FC Barcelona acted as an integrating force for Catalonia's new arrivals from poore...
What kind of spirit does Team Barcelona seem to encourage?
{ "answer_start": [ 181 ], "text": [ "revolutionary" ] }
570c8d7cb3d812140066d21d
FC_Barcelona
The blue and red colours of the shirt were first worn in a match against Hispania in 1900. Several competing theories have been put forth for the blue and red design of the Barcelona shirt. The son of the first president, Arthur Witty, claimed it was the idea of his father as the colours were the same as the Merchant T...
When were the blue and red colors worn for a game by Barcelona?
{ "answer_start": [ 85 ], "text": [ "1900" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
The blue and red colours of the shirt were first worn in a match against Hispania in 1900. Several competing theories have been put forth for the blue and red design of the Barcelona shirt. The son of the first president, Arthur Witty, claimed it was the idea of his father as the colours were the same as the Merchant T...
When the colors were first worn, what team did Barcelona play?
{ "answer_start": [ 73 ], "text": [ "Hispania" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
The blue and red colours of the shirt were first worn in a match against Hispania in 1900. Several competing theories have been put forth for the blue and red design of the Barcelona shirt. The son of the first president, Arthur Witty, claimed it was the idea of his father as the colours were the same as the Merchant T...
What do the red and yellow stripes of the away kit symbolize?
{ "answer_start": [ 712 ], "text": [ "flag of Catalonia" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
The blue and red colours of the shirt were first worn in a match against Hispania in 1900. Several competing theories have been put forth for the blue and red design of the Barcelona shirt. The son of the first president, Arthur Witty, claimed it was the idea of his father as the colours were the same as the Merchant T...
What are Barcelona's most often used change colors?
{ "answer_start": [ 637 ], "text": [ "yellow and orange" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
The blue and red colours of the shirt were first worn in a match against Hispania in 1900. Several competing theories have been put forth for the blue and red design of the Barcelona shirt. The son of the first president, Arthur Witty, claimed it was the idea of his father as the colours were the same as the Merchant T...
From what source do Catalons think the red/blue colors originated?
{ "answer_start": [ 526 ], "text": [ "Joan Gamper" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
After the construction was complete there was no further room for expansion at Les Corts. Back-to-back La Liga titles in 1948 and 1949 and the signing of László Kubala in June 1950, who would later go on to score 196 goals in 256 matches, drew larger crowds to the games. The club began to make plans for a new stadium. ...
How many goals did Laszlo Kubala score in 256 matches?
{ "answer_start": [ 213 ], "text": [ "196" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
After the construction was complete there was no further room for expansion at Les Corts. Back-to-back La Liga titles in 1948 and 1949 and the signing of László Kubala in June 1950, who would later go on to score 196 goals in 256 matches, drew larger crowds to the games. The club began to make plans for a new stadium. ...
What titles did Barcelona win in 1948 and 1949?
{ "answer_start": [ 103 ], "text": [ "La Liga" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
After the construction was complete there was no further room for expansion at Les Corts. Back-to-back La Liga titles in 1948 and 1949 and the signing of László Kubala in June 1950, who would later go on to score 196 goals in 256 matches, drew larger crowds to the games. The club began to make plans for a new stadium. ...
When did Barcelona sign Kubala?
{ "answer_start": [ 171 ], "text": [ "June 1950" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
After the construction was complete there was no further room for expansion at Les Corts. Back-to-back La Liga titles in 1948 and 1949 and the signing of László Kubala in June 1950, who would later go on to score 196 goals in 256 matches, drew larger crowds to the games. The club began to make plans for a new stadium. ...
In what year did Barcelona begin the construction of a new stadium?
{ "answer_start": [ 367 ], "text": [ "1954" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
After the construction was complete there was no further room for expansion at Les Corts. Back-to-back La Liga titles in 1948 and 1949 and the signing of László Kubala in June 1950, who would later go on to score 196 goals in 256 matches, drew larger crowds to the games. The club began to make plans for a new stadium. ...
Who blessed the first stone of the new stadium?
{ "answer_start": [ 543 ], "text": [ "Archbishop of Barcelona Gregorio Modrego" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
Barcelona is one of the most supported teams in the world, and has the largest social media following in the world among sports teams. Barcelona's players have won a record number of Ballon d'Or awards (11), as well as a record number of FIFA World Player of the Year awards (7). In 2010, the club made history when thre...
Which sports team has the world's largest social media following?
{ "answer_start": [ 0 ], "text": [ "Barcelona" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
Barcelona is one of the most supported teams in the world, and has the largest social media following in the world among sports teams. Barcelona's players have won a record number of Ballon d'Or awards (11), as well as a record number of FIFA World Player of the Year awards (7). In 2010, the club made history when thre...
How Ballon d'Or awards have members of the Barcelona team won?
{ "answer_start": [ 203 ], "text": [ "11" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
Barcelona is one of the most supported teams in the world, and has the largest social media following in the world among sports teams. Barcelona's players have won a record number of Ballon d'Or awards (11), as well as a record number of FIFA World Player of the Year awards (7). In 2010, the club made history when thre...
How amny FIFA World Player of the Year have members of FC Barcelona won?
{ "answer_start": [ 276 ], "text": [ "7" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
Barcelona is one of the most supported teams in the world, and has the largest social media following in the world among sports teams. Barcelona's players have won a record number of Ballon d'Or awards (11), as well as a record number of FIFA World Player of the Year awards (7). In 2010, the club made history when thre...
How amny of Barcelona's players were picked as the three best players of the year in 2010?
{ "answer_start": [ 316 ], "text": [ "three" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
Barcelona is one of the most supported teams in the world, and has the largest social media following in the world among sports teams. Barcelona's players have won a record number of Ballon d'Or awards (11), as well as a record number of FIFA World Player of the Year awards (7). In 2010, the club made history when thre...
Where did Messi, Iniesta and Xavi learn their football in Barcelona?
{ "answer_start": [ 351 ], "text": [ "youth academy" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
With the new stadium, Barcelona participated in the inaugural version of the Pyrenees Cup, which, at the time, consisted of the best teams of Languedoc, Midi and Aquitaine (Southern France), the Basque Country and Catalonia; all were former members of the Marca Hispanica region. The contest was the most prestigious in ...
How many times did Barcelona win the Pyrenees Cup?
{ "answer_start": [ 401 ], "text": [ "four" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
With the new stadium, Barcelona participated in the inaugural version of the Pyrenees Cup, which, at the time, consisted of the best teams of Languedoc, Midi and Aquitaine (Southern France), the Basque Country and Catalonia; all were former members of the Marca Hispanica region. The contest was the most prestigious in ...
From what area were the participants of the Pyrenees Cup competition?
{ "answer_start": [ 256 ], "text": [ "Marca Hispanica" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
With the new stadium, Barcelona participated in the inaugural version of the Pyrenees Cup, which, at the time, consisted of the best teams of Languedoc, Midi and Aquitaine (Southern France), the Basque Country and Catalonia; all were former members of the Marca Hispanica region. The contest was the most prestigious in ...
When was the Pyrenees Cup play begun?
{ "answer_start": [ 357 ], "text": [ "1910" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
With the new stadium, Barcelona participated in the inaugural version of the Pyrenees Cup, which, at the time, consisted of the best teams of Languedoc, Midi and Aquitaine (Southern France), the Basque Country and Catalonia; all were former members of the Marca Hispanica region. The contest was the most prestigious in ...
Who was Barcelona's first full time coach?
{ "answer_start": [ 537 ], "text": [ "Jack Greenwell" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
With the new stadium, Barcelona participated in the inaugural version of the Pyrenees Cup, which, at the time, consisted of the best teams of Languedoc, Midi and Aquitaine (Southern France), the Basque Country and Catalonia; all were former members of the Marca Hispanica region. The contest was the most prestigious in ...
When was the last Pyrenees Cup played?
{ "answer_start": [ 642 ], "text": [ "1914" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
In 1978, Josep Lluís Núñez became the first elected president of FC Barcelona, and, since then, the members of Barcelona have elected the club president. The process of electing a president of FC Barcelona was closely tied to Spain's transition to democracy in 1974 and the end of Franco's dictatorship. The new presiden...
Who was the first elected president of the Barcelona club?
{ "answer_start": [ 9 ], "text": [ "Josep Lluís Núñez" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
In 1978, Josep Lluís Núñez became the first elected president of FC Barcelona, and, since then, the members of Barcelona have elected the club president. The process of electing a president of FC Barcelona was closely tied to Spain's transition to democracy in 1974 and the end of Franco's dictatorship. The new presiden...
When was Nunez elected as president of FC Barcelona?
{ "answer_start": [ 3 ], "text": [ "1978" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
In 1978, Josep Lluís Núñez became the first elected president of FC Barcelona, and, since then, the members of Barcelona have elected the club president. The process of electing a president of FC Barcelona was closely tied to Spain's transition to democracy in 1974 and the end of Franco's dictatorship. The new presiden...
What group elects the club president?
{ "answer_start": [ 100 ], "text": [ "members of Barcelona" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
In 1978, Josep Lluís Núñez became the first elected president of FC Barcelona, and, since then, the members of Barcelona have elected the club president. The process of electing a president of FC Barcelona was closely tied to Spain's transition to democracy in 1974 and the end of Franco's dictatorship. The new presiden...
How long was Nunez president of Barcelona?
{ "answer_start": [ 469 ], "text": [ "22 years" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
In 1978, Josep Lluís Núñez became the first elected president of FC Barcelona, and, since then, the members of Barcelona have elected the club president. The process of electing a president of FC Barcelona was closely tied to Spain's transition to democracy in 1974 and the end of Franco's dictatorship. The new presiden...
What was Nunez known to be strict about?
{ "answer_start": [ 569 ], "text": [ "wages and discipline" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
The departures of Núñez and van Gaal were hardly noticed by the fans when compared to that of Luís Figo, then club vice-captain. Figo had become a cult hero, and was considered by Catalans to be one of their own. However, Barcelona fans were distraught by Figo's decision to join arch-rivals Real Madrid, and, during sub...
What team did favorite play Luis Figo leave Barcelona to join?
{ "answer_start": [ 292 ], "text": [ "Real Madrid" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
The departures of Núñez and van Gaal were hardly noticed by the fans when compared to that of Luís Figo, then club vice-captain. Figo had become a cult hero, and was considered by Catalans to be one of their own. However, Barcelona fans were distraught by Figo's decision to join arch-rivals Real Madrid, and, during sub...
What kind of treatment was Figo offered during visits to Barcelona?
{ "answer_start": [ 380 ], "text": [ "hostile" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
The departures of Núñez and van Gaal were hardly noticed by the fans when compared to that of Luís Figo, then club vice-captain. Figo had become a cult hero, and was considered by Catalans to be one of their own. However, Barcelona fans were distraught by Figo's decision to join arch-rivals Real Madrid, and, during sub...
After Figo's departure what happened the next three years?
{ "answer_start": [ 539 ], "text": [ "decline" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
The departures of Núñez and van Gaal were hardly noticed by the fans when compared to that of Luís Figo, then club vice-captain. Figo had become a cult hero, and was considered by Catalans to be one of their own. However, Barcelona fans were distraught by Figo's decision to join arch-rivals Real Madrid, and, during sub...
What rank was club Barcelona in 2003?
{ "answer_start": [ 1415 ], "text": [ "15th" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
The departures of Núñez and van Gaal were hardly noticed by the fans when compared to that of Luís Figo, then club vice-captain. Figo had become a cult hero, and was considered by Catalans to be one of their own. However, Barcelona fans were distraught by Figo's decision to join arch-rivals Real Madrid, and, during sub...
After Barcelona's poor showing in the 2003 season , who resigned from the presidency?
{ "answer_start": [ 1689 ], "text": [ "Joan Gaspart" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
Two days later, it was announced that Luis Enrique would return to Barcelona as head coach, after he agreed to a two-year deal. He was recommended by sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta, his former national teammate. Following Enrique's arrival, Barcelona broke their transfer record when they paid Liverpool F.C. betwe...
Who returned to Barcelona as head coach?
{ "answer_start": [ 38 ], "text": [ "Luis Enrique" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
Two days later, it was announced that Luis Enrique would return to Barcelona as head coach, after he agreed to a two-year deal. He was recommended by sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta, his former national teammate. Following Enrique's arrival, Barcelona broke their transfer record when they paid Liverpool F.C. betwe...
How long did Enrique 's deal as coach run?
{ "answer_start": [ 113 ], "text": [ "two-year" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
Two days later, it was announced that Luis Enrique would return to Barcelona as head coach, after he agreed to a two-year deal. He was recommended by sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta, his former national teammate. Following Enrique's arrival, Barcelona broke their transfer record when they paid Liverpool F.C. betwe...
How much did Barcelona pay for Luis Saurez?
{ "answer_start": [ 315 ], "text": [ "between €81 to €94 million" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
Two days later, it was announced that Luis Enrique would return to Barcelona as head coach, after he agreed to a two-year deal. He was recommended by sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta, his former national teammate. Following Enrique's arrival, Barcelona broke their transfer record when they paid Liverpool F.C. betwe...
Why was Saurez not playing for four months?
{ "answer_start": [ 396 ], "text": [ "ban from all football" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
Two days later, it was announced that Luis Enrique would return to Barcelona as head coach, after he agreed to a two-year deal. He was recommended by sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta, his former national teammate. Following Enrique's arrival, Barcelona broke their transfer record when they paid Liverpool F.C. betwe...
Who banned Saurez for four months after he bit another player?
{ "answer_start": [ 450 ], "text": [ "FIFA Disciplinary Committee" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
The nickname culé for a Barcelona supporter is derived from the Catalan cul (English: arse), as the spectators at the first stadium, Camp de la Indústria, sat with their culs over the stand. In Spain, about 25% of the population is said to be Barça sympathisers, second behind Real Madrid, supported by 32% of the popula...
What is the nickname for a Barcelona supporter?
{ "answer_start": [ 13 ], "text": [ "culé" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
The nickname culé for a Barcelona supporter is derived from the Catalan cul (English: arse), as the spectators at the first stadium, Camp de la Indústria, sat with their culs over the stand. In Spain, about 25% of the population is said to be Barça sympathisers, second behind Real Madrid, supported by 32% of the popula...
How much of the Spanish population are Barcelona supporters?
{ "answer_start": [ 207 ], "text": [ "25%" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
The nickname culé for a Barcelona supporter is derived from the Catalan cul (English: arse), as the spectators at the first stadium, Camp de la Indústria, sat with their culs over the stand. In Spain, about 25% of the population is said to be Barça sympathisers, second behind Real Madrid, supported by 32% of the popula...
How much of the population of Spain are supporters of Real Madrid?
{ "answer_start": [ 303 ], "text": [ "32%" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
The nickname culé for a Barcelona supporter is derived from the Catalan cul (English: arse), as the spectators at the first stadium, Camp de la Indústria, sat with their culs over the stand. In Spain, about 25% of the population is said to be Barça sympathisers, second behind Real Madrid, supported by 32% of the popula...
What was the club membership in 2003-04?
{ "answer_start": [ 460 ], "text": [ "100,000" ] }
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FC_Barcelona
The nickname culé for a Barcelona supporter is derived from the Catalan cul (English: arse), as the spectators at the first stadium, Camp de la Indústria, sat with their culs over the stand. In Spain, about 25% of the population is said to be Barça sympathisers, second behind Real Madrid, supported by 32% of the popula...
What did the club membership grow to by 2009?
{ "answer_start": [ 493 ], "text": [ "170,000" ] }