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570c0c53ec8fbc190045bc33
FC_Barcelona
The 1973–74 season saw the arrival of Johan Cruyff, who was bought for a world record £920,000 from Ajax. Already an established player with Ajax, Cruyff quickly won over the Barcelona fans when he told the European press that he chose Barcelona over Real Madrid because he could not play for a club associated with Fran...
For what team did Cruyff refuse to play?
{ "text": [ "Real Madrid" ], "answer_start": [ 251 ] }
570c0c53ec8fbc190045bc34
FC_Barcelona
The 1973–74 season saw the arrival of Johan Cruyff, who was bought for a world record £920,000 from Ajax. Already an established player with Ajax, Cruyff quickly won over the Barcelona fans when he told the European press that he chose Barcelona over Real Madrid because he could not play for a club associated with Fran...
What dictator's rule was Cruyff's reason for avoiding Real Madrid?
{ "text": [ "Francisco Franco" ], "answer_start": [ 316 ] }
570c0c53ec8fbc190045bc35
FC_Barcelona
The 1973–74 season saw the arrival of Johan Cruyff, who was bought for a world record £920,000 from Ajax. Already an established player with Ajax, Cruyff quickly won over the Barcelona fans when he told the European press that he chose Barcelona over Real Madrid because he could not play for a club associated with Fran...
What award did Cruyff win during his first year with Barcelona?
{ "text": [ "European Footballer of the Year" ], "answer_start": [ 647 ] }
570c0c53ec8fbc190045bc36
FC_Barcelona
The 1973–74 season saw the arrival of Johan Cruyff, who was bought for a world record £920,000 from Ajax. Already an established player with Ajax, Cruyff quickly won over the Barcelona fans when he told the European press that he chose Barcelona over Real Madrid because he could not play for a club associated with Fran...
When did Cruyff win his third Ballon d'Or?
{ "text": [ "1974" ], "answer_start": [ 888 ] }
570c0dc5ec8fbc190045bc3c
FC_Barcelona
Like Maradona, Ronaldo only stayed a short time before he left for Internazionale. However, new heroes emerged, such as Luís Figo, Patrick Kluivert, Luis Enrique and Rivaldo, and the team won a Copa del Rey and La Liga double in 1998. In 1999, the club celebrated its centenari, winning the Primera División title, and R...
How long did Ronaldo remain with Barcelona?
{ "text": [ "short time" ], "answer_start": [ 37 ] }
570c0dc5ec8fbc190045bc3d
FC_Barcelona
Like Maradona, Ronaldo only stayed a short time before he left for Internazionale. However, new heroes emerged, such as Luís Figo, Patrick Kluivert, Luis Enrique and Rivaldo, and the team won a Copa del Rey and La Liga double in 1998. In 1999, the club celebrated its centenari, winning the Primera División title, and R...
When did Barcelona win a Copa del Rey and La Liga double?
{ "text": [ "1998" ], "answer_start": [ 229 ] }
570c0dc5ec8fbc190045bc3e
FC_Barcelona
Like Maradona, Ronaldo only stayed a short time before he left for Internazionale. However, new heroes emerged, such as Luís Figo, Patrick Kluivert, Luis Enrique and Rivaldo, and the team won a Copa del Rey and La Liga double in 1998. In 1999, the club celebrated its centenari, winning the Primera División title, and R...
When was the centenari of Barcelona celebrated?
{ "text": [ "1999" ], "answer_start": [ 238 ] }
570c0dc5ec8fbc190045bc3f
FC_Barcelona
Like Maradona, Ronaldo only stayed a short time before he left for Internazionale. However, new heroes emerged, such as Luís Figo, Patrick Kluivert, Luis Enrique and Rivaldo, and the team won a Copa del Rey and La Liga double in 1998. In 1999, the club celebrated its centenari, winning the Primera División title, and R...
What title did Barcelona win in 1999?
{ "text": [ "Primera División" ], "answer_start": [ 291 ] }
570c0dc5ec8fbc190045bc40
FC_Barcelona
Like Maradona, Ronaldo only stayed a short time before he left for Internazionale. However, new heroes emerged, such as Luís Figo, Patrick Kluivert, Luis Enrique and Rivaldo, and the team won a Copa del Rey and La Liga double in 1998. In 1999, the club celebrated its centenari, winning the Primera División title, and R...
Which Barcelona player was the fourth to win European Footballer of the Year?
{ "text": [ "Rivaldo" ], "answer_start": [ 319 ] }
570c0fedec8fbc190045bc46
FC_Barcelona
On 4 January 2016, Barcelona's transfer ban ended. The same day, they registered 77 players across all categories and ages, and both last summer signings Arda Turan and Aleix Vidal became eligible to play with the first team. On 10 February, qualifying for the sixth Copa del Rey final in the last eight seasons, Luis En...
How many players did Barcelona list on the day their transfer ban ended?
{ "text": [ "77" ], "answer_start": [ 81 ] }
570c0fedec8fbc190045bc47
FC_Barcelona
On 4 January 2016, Barcelona's transfer ban ended. The same day, they registered 77 players across all categories and ages, and both last summer signings Arda Turan and Aleix Vidal became eligible to play with the first team. On 10 February, qualifying for the sixth Copa del Rey final in the last eight seasons, Luis En...
What event in February did Barcelona qualify for for the sixth time?
{ "text": [ "Copa del Rey final" ], "answer_start": [ 267 ] }
570c0fedec8fbc190045bc48
FC_Barcelona
On 4 January 2016, Barcelona's transfer ban ended. The same day, they registered 77 players across all categories and ages, and both last summer signings Arda Turan and Aleix Vidal became eligible to play with the first team. On 10 February, qualifying for the sixth Copa del Rey final in the last eight seasons, Luis En...
How many consecutive wins did Barcelona have in 2010-11?
{ "text": [ "28" ], "answer_start": [ 365 ] }
570c0fedec8fbc190045bc49
FC_Barcelona
On 4 January 2016, Barcelona's transfer ban ended. The same day, they registered 77 players across all categories and ages, and both last summer signings Arda Turan and Aleix Vidal became eligible to play with the first team. On 10 February, qualifying for the sixth Copa del Rey final in the last eight seasons, Luis En...
With which team did Barcelona have a 1-1 draw in the 2015-16 Copa del Rey?
{ "text": [ "Valencia" ], "answer_start": [ 483 ] }
570c0fedec8fbc190045bc4a
FC_Barcelona
On 4 January 2016, Barcelona's transfer ban ended. The same day, they registered 77 players across all categories and ages, and both last summer signings Arda Turan and Aleix Vidal became eligible to play with the first team. On 10 February, qualifying for the sixth Copa del Rey final in the last eight seasons, Luis En...
Besides Arda Turan, what other player became eligible to play in 2016?
{ "text": [ "Aleix Vidal" ], "answer_start": [ 169 ] }
570c119e6b8089140040fb12
FC_Barcelona
Though it is the most played local derby in the history of La Liga, it is also the most unbalanced, with Barcelona overwhelmingly dominant. In the primera división league table, Espanyol has only managed to end above Barça on three occasions from 80 seasons (1928–2015) and the only all-Catalan Copa del Rey final was wo...
What team is dominate in won games in La Liga?
{ "text": [ "Barcelona" ], "answer_start": [ 105 ] }
570c119e6b8089140040fb13
FC_Barcelona
Though it is the most played local derby in the history of La Liga, it is also the most unbalanced, with Barcelona overwhelmingly dominant. In the primera división league table, Espanyol has only managed to end above Barça on three occasions from 80 seasons (1928–2015) and the only all-Catalan Copa del Rey final was wo...
What team has beaten Barcelona three times in 80 seasons?
{ "text": [ "Espanyol" ], "answer_start": [ 178 ] }
570c119e6b8089140040fb14
FC_Barcelona
Though it is the most played local derby in the history of La Liga, it is also the most unbalanced, with Barcelona overwhelmingly dominant. In the primera división league table, Espanyol has only managed to end above Barça on three occasions from 80 seasons (1928–2015) and the only all-Catalan Copa del Rey final was wo...
What team won the all-Catalan Copa del Rey in 1957?
{ "text": [ "Barcelona" ], "answer_start": [ 105 ] }
570c119e6b8089140040fb15
FC_Barcelona
Though it is the most played local derby in the history of La Liga, it is also the most unbalanced, with Barcelona overwhelmingly dominant. In the primera división league table, Espanyol has only managed to end above Barça on three occasions from 80 seasons (1928–2015) and the only all-Catalan Copa del Rey final was wo...
Which team has the largest margin win?
{ "text": [ "Espanyol" ], "answer_start": [ 340 ] }
570c119e6b8089140040fb16
FC_Barcelona
Though it is the most played local derby in the history of La Liga, it is also the most unbalanced, with Barcelona overwhelmingly dominant. In the primera división league table, Espanyol has only managed to end above Barça on three occasions from 80 seasons (1928–2015) and the only all-Catalan Copa del Rey final was wo...
When was Espanyol's margin win of 6-0?
{ "text": [ "1951" ], "answer_start": [ 419 ] }
570c13f96b8089140040fb1c
FC_Barcelona
Barcelona is one of three founding members of the Primera División that have never been relegated from the top division, along with Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid. In 2009, Barcelona became the first Spanish club to win the continental treble consisting of La Liga, Copa del Rey, and the UEFA Champions League, and also...
Besides Barcelona and Real Madrid, what other team has remained in the Primera Division?
{ "text": [ "Athletic Bilbao" ], "answer_start": [ 132 ] }
570c13f96b8089140040fb1d
FC_Barcelona
Barcelona is one of three founding members of the Primera División that have never been relegated from the top division, along with Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid. In 2009, Barcelona became the first Spanish club to win the continental treble consisting of La Liga, Copa del Rey, and the UEFA Champions League, and also...
What series of wins did Barcelona achieve in 2009?
{ "text": [ "continental treble" ], "answer_start": [ 225 ] }
570c13f96b8089140040fb1f
FC_Barcelona
Barcelona is one of three founding members of the Primera División that have never been relegated from the top division, along with Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid. In 2009, Barcelona became the first Spanish club to win the continental treble consisting of La Liga, Copa del Rey, and the UEFA Champions League, and also...
How many competition wins did Barcelona have in 2011?
{ "text": [ "five" ], "answer_start": [ 566 ] }
570c13f96b8089140040fb20
FC_Barcelona
Barcelona is one of three founding members of the Primera División that have never been relegated from the top division, along with Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid. In 2009, Barcelona became the first Spanish club to win the continental treble consisting of La Liga, Copa del Rey, and the UEFA Champions League, and also...
When was Barcelona able to win the continental treble for the second time?
{ "text": [ "June 2015" ], "answer_start": [ 805 ] }
570c16366b8089140040fb26
FC_Barcelona
As of December 2015[update], Barcelona has won 23 La Liga, 27 Copa del Rey, 11 Supercopa de España, three Copa Eva Duarte[note 2] and two Copa de la Liga trophies, as well as being the record holder for the latter four competitions. They have also won five UEFA Champions League, a record four UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, a s...
How many UEFA Champions League wins does Barcelona have?
{ "text": [ "five" ], "answer_start": [ 252 ] }
570c16366b8089140040fb27
FC_Barcelona
As of December 2015[update], Barcelona has won 23 La Liga, 27 Copa del Rey, 11 Supercopa de España, three Copa Eva Duarte[note 2] and two Copa de la Liga trophies, as well as being the record holder for the latter four competitions. They have also won five UEFA Champions League, a record four UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, a s...
What is the number of UEFA Cup Winners' Cup competitions Barcelona has won?
{ "text": [ "four" ], "answer_start": [ 289 ] }
570c16366b8089140040fb28
FC_Barcelona
As of December 2015[update], Barcelona has won 23 La Liga, 27 Copa del Rey, 11 Supercopa de España, three Copa Eva Duarte[note 2] and two Copa de la Liga trophies, as well as being the record holder for the latter four competitions. They have also won five UEFA Champions League, a record four UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, a s...
How many UEFA Super Cup awards does Barcelona have?
{ "text": [ "five" ], "answer_start": [ 333 ] }
570c16366b8089140040fb29
FC_Barcelona
As of December 2015[update], Barcelona has won 23 La Liga, 27 Copa del Rey, 11 Supercopa de España, three Copa Eva Duarte[note 2] and two Copa de la Liga trophies, as well as being the record holder for the latter four competitions. They have also won five UEFA Champions League, a record four UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, a s...
What is the number of FIFA Club World Cup trophies Barcelona has?
{ "text": [ "three" ], "answer_start": [ 366 ] }
570c16366b8089140040fb2a
FC_Barcelona
As of December 2015[update], Barcelona has won 23 La Liga, 27 Copa del Rey, 11 Supercopa de España, three Copa Eva Duarte[note 2] and two Copa de la Liga trophies, as well as being the record holder for the latter four competitions. They have also won five UEFA Champions League, a record four UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, a s...
What competition is the predecessor to the UEFA Cup-Europa League?
{ "text": [ "Inter-Cities Fairs Cup" ], "answer_start": [ 431 ] }
570c17c4ec8fbc190045bc50
FC_Barcelona
A month after the Spanish Civil War began in 1936, several players from Barcelona enlisted in the ranks of those who fought against the military uprising, along with players from Athletic Bilbao. On 6 August, Falangist soldiers near Guadarrama murdered club president Josep Sunyol, a representative of the pro-independen...
Who was murdered on 6 August, 1936?
{ "text": [ "Josep Sunyol" ], "answer_start": [ 268 ] }
570c17c4ec8fbc190045bc51
FC_Barcelona
A month after the Spanish Civil War began in 1936, several players from Barcelona enlisted in the ranks of those who fought against the military uprising, along with players from Athletic Bilbao. On 6 August, Falangist soldiers near Guadarrama murdered club president Josep Sunyol, a representative of the pro-independen...
Besides being club president, what was Sunyol involved in to have caused his murder?
{ "text": [ "pro-independence political party" ], "answer_start": [ 306 ] }
570c17c4ec8fbc190045bc52
FC_Barcelona
A month after the Spanish Civil War began in 1936, several players from Barcelona enlisted in the ranks of those who fought against the military uprising, along with players from Athletic Bilbao. On 6 August, Falangist soldiers near Guadarrama murdered club president Josep Sunyol, a representative of the pro-independen...
What was Sunyol called after his death?
{ "text": [ "martyr" ], "answer_start": [ 358 ] }
570c17c4ec8fbc190045bc53
FC_Barcelona
A month after the Spanish Civil War began in 1936, several players from Barcelona enlisted in the ranks of those who fought against the military uprising, along with players from Athletic Bilbao. On 6 August, Falangist soldiers near Guadarrama murdered club president Josep Sunyol, a representative of the pro-independen...
What was club Barcelona considered to represent when on tour in 1937?
{ "text": [ "Second Spanish Republic" ], "answer_start": [ 596 ] }
570c17c4ec8fbc190045bc54
FC_Barcelona
A month after the Spanish Civil War began in 1936, several players from Barcelona enlisted in the ranks of those who fought against the military uprising, along with players from Athletic Bilbao. On 6 August, Falangist soldiers near Guadarrama murdered club president Josep Sunyol, a representative of the pro-independen...
Where did half of the Barcelona team seek asylum in 1937?
{ "text": [ "Mexico and France" ], "answer_start": [ 729 ] }
570c19a06b8089140040fb30
FC_Barcelona
It was ten years after the inception of the youth program, La Masia, when the young players began to graduate and play for their first team. One of the first graduates, who would later earn international acclaim, was previous Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola. Under Cruyff's guidance, Barcelona won four consecutive La Liga...
How many consecutive La Liga titles did Barcelona win from 1991-94?
{ "text": [ "four" ], "answer_start": [ 296 ] }
570c19a06b8089140040fb31
FC_Barcelona
It was ten years after the inception of the youth program, La Masia, when the young players began to graduate and play for their first team. One of the first graduates, who would later earn international acclaim, was previous Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola. Under Cruyff's guidance, Barcelona won four consecutive La Liga...
By 1992 who was Barcelona's most successful manager?
{ "text": [ "Cruyff" ], "answer_start": [ 645 ] }
570c19a06b8089140040fb32
FC_Barcelona
It was ten years after the inception of the youth program, La Masia, when the young players began to graduate and play for their first team. One of the first graduates, who would later earn international acclaim, was previous Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola. Under Cruyff's guidance, Barcelona won four consecutive La Liga...
For how many years was Cruyff manager for Barcelona?
{ "text": [ "eight" ], "answer_start": [ 780 ] }
570c19a06b8089140040fb33
FC_Barcelona
It was ten years after the inception of the youth program, La Masia, when the young players began to graduate and play for their first team. One of the first graduates, who would later earn international acclaim, was previous Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola. Under Cruyff's guidance, Barcelona won four consecutive La Liga...
What feature of play did Cruyff introduce to Barcelona?
{ "text": [ "passing style" ], "answer_start": [ 1003 ] }
570c19a06b8089140040fb34
FC_Barcelona
It was ten years after the inception of the youth program, La Masia, when the young players began to graduate and play for their first team. One of the first graduates, who would later earn international acclaim, was previous Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola. Under Cruyff's guidance, Barcelona won four consecutive La Liga...
What failure did Cruyff have in his last two seasons as manager with Barcelona?
{ "text": [ "win any trophies" ], "answer_start": [ 869 ] }
570c31776b8089140040fc04
FC_Barcelona
After the disappointment of the Gaspart era, the combination of a new young president, Joan Laporta, and a young new manager, former Dutch and Milan star Frank Rijkaard, saw the club bounce back. On the field, an influx of international players, including Ronaldinho, Deco, Henrik Larsson, Ludovic Giuly, Samuel Eto'o, a...
Under whose direction was there disappointment?
{ "text": [ "Gaspart" ], "answer_start": [ 32 ] }
570c31776b8089140040fc05
FC_Barcelona
After the disappointment of the Gaspart era, the combination of a new young president, Joan Laporta, and a young new manager, former Dutch and Milan star Frank Rijkaard, saw the club bounce back. On the field, an influx of international players, including Ronaldinho, Deco, Henrik Larsson, Ludovic Giuly, Samuel Eto'o, a...
After Gaspart, who was manager of team Barcelona?
{ "text": [ "Frank Rijkaard" ], "answer_start": [ 154 ] }
570c31776b8089140040fc06
FC_Barcelona
After the disappointment of the Gaspart era, the combination of a new young president, Joan Laporta, and a young new manager, former Dutch and Milan star Frank Rijkaard, saw the club bounce back. On the field, an influx of international players, including Ronaldinho, Deco, Henrik Larsson, Ludovic Giuly, Samuel Eto'o, a...
At this time, what type of players were added to Barcelona?
{ "text": [ "international" ], "answer_start": [ 223 ] }
570c31776b8089140040fc07
FC_Barcelona
After the disappointment of the Gaspart era, the combination of a new young president, Joan Laporta, and a young new manager, former Dutch and Milan star Frank Rijkaard, saw the club bounce back. On the field, an influx of international players, including Ronaldinho, Deco, Henrik Larsson, Ludovic Giuly, Samuel Eto'o, a...
What season did Barcelona win La Liga and Supercopa de Espana?
{ "text": [ "2004–05" ], "answer_start": [ 533 ] }
570c31776b8089140040fc08
FC_Barcelona
After the disappointment of the Gaspart era, the combination of a new young president, Joan Laporta, and a young new manager, former Dutch and Milan star Frank Rijkaard, saw the club bounce back. On the field, an influx of international players, including Ronaldinho, Deco, Henrik Larsson, Ludovic Giuly, Samuel Eto'o, a...
Which player won FIFA World Player of the Year?
{ "text": [ "Ronaldinho" ], "answer_start": [ 546 ] }
570c33b8ec8fbc190045bd96
FC_Barcelona
Barça beat Athletic Bilbao 4–1 in the 2009 Copa del Rey Final, winning the competition for a record-breaking 25th time. A historic 2–6 victory against Real Madrid followed three days later and ensured that Barcelona became La Liga champions for the 2008–09 season. Barça finished the season by beating the previous year'...
How many times did Barcelona win the Copa del Rey?
{ "text": [ "25" ], "answer_start": [ 109 ] }
570c33b8ec8fbc190045bd97
FC_Barcelona
Barça beat Athletic Bilbao 4–1 in the 2009 Copa del Rey Final, winning the competition for a record-breaking 25th time. A historic 2–6 victory against Real Madrid followed three days later and ensured that Barcelona became La Liga champions for the 2008–09 season. Barça finished the season by beating the previous year'...
What team did Barcelona beat to win La Liga for the 2008-09 season?
{ "text": [ "Real Madrid" ], "answer_start": [ 151 ] }
570c33b8ec8fbc190045bd98
FC_Barcelona
Barça beat Athletic Bilbao 4–1 in the 2009 Copa del Rey Final, winning the competition for a record-breaking 25th time. A historic 2–6 victory against Real Madrid followed three days later and ensured that Barcelona became La Liga champions for the 2008–09 season. Barça finished the season by beating the previous year'...
What team did Barcelona beat to win 2008-09 Champions League title?
{ "text": [ "Manchester United" ], "answer_start": [ 347 ] }
570c33b8ec8fbc190045bd99
FC_Barcelona
Barça beat Athletic Bilbao 4–1 in the 2009 Copa del Rey Final, winning the competition for a record-breaking 25th time. A historic 2–6 victory against Real Madrid followed three days later and ensured that Barcelona became La Liga champions for the 2008–09 season. Barça finished the season by beating the previous year'...
Which Spanish team did Barcelona defeat to win the Supercopa de Espana?
{ "text": [ "Athletic Bilbao" ], "answer_start": [ 562 ] }
570c33b8ec8fbc190045bd9a
FC_Barcelona
Barça beat Athletic Bilbao 4–1 in the 2009 Copa del Rey Final, winning the competition for a record-breaking 25th time. A historic 2–6 victory against Real Madrid followed three days later and ensured that Barcelona became La Liga champions for the 2008–09 season. Barça finished the season by beating the previous year'...
When Barcelona won 2009 FIFA Club World Cup, what first time feat did they accomplish?
{ "text": [ "sextuple" ], "answer_start": [ 850 ] }
570c3504ec8fbc190045bda0
FC_Barcelona
It was announced in summer of 2012 that Tito Vilanova, assistant manager at FC Barcelona, would take over from Pep Guardiola as manager. Following his appointment, Barcelona went on an incredible run that saw them hold the top spot on the league table for the entire season, recording only two losses and amassing 100 po...
When did Tito Vilanova become manager of FC Barcelona?
{ "text": [ "2012" ], "answer_start": [ 30 ] }
570c3504ec8fbc190045bda1
FC_Barcelona
It was announced in summer of 2012 that Tito Vilanova, assistant manager at FC Barcelona, would take over from Pep Guardiola as manager. Following his appointment, Barcelona went on an incredible run that saw them hold the top spot on the league table for the entire season, recording only two losses and amassing 100 po...
Who did Vilanova replace as manager?
{ "text": [ "Pep Guardiola" ], "answer_start": [ 111 ] }
570c3504ec8fbc190045bda2
FC_Barcelona
It was announced in summer of 2012 that Tito Vilanova, assistant manager at FC Barcelona, would take over from Pep Guardiola as manager. Following his appointment, Barcelona went on an incredible run that saw them hold the top spot on the league table for the entire season, recording only two losses and amassing 100 po...
How many total points did Barcelona collect during the 20012 season?
{ "text": [ "100" ], "answer_start": [ 314 ] }
570c3504ec8fbc190045bda3
FC_Barcelona
It was announced in summer of 2012 that Tito Vilanova, assistant manager at FC Barcelona, would take over from Pep Guardiola as manager. Following his appointment, Barcelona went on an incredible run that saw them hold the top spot on the league table for the entire season, recording only two losses and amassing 100 po...
Who was Barcelona's top scorer?
{ "text": [ "Lionel Messi" ], "answer_start": [ 358 ] }
570c3504ec8fbc190045bda4
FC_Barcelona
It was announced in summer of 2012 that Tito Vilanova, assistant manager at FC Barcelona, would take over from Pep Guardiola as manager. Following his appointment, Barcelona went on an incredible run that saw them hold the top spot on the league table for the entire season, recording only two losses and amassing 100 po...
When was the Barcelona team become Spanish football champions for the 22nd time?
{ "text": [ "11 May 2013" ], "answer_start": [ 436 ] }
570c3666ec8fbc190045bdc8
FC_Barcelona
In late December, Barcelona's appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport was unsuccessful and the original transfer ban was reinstated, leaving the club unable to utilise the 2015 winter and summer transfer windows. On 5 January 2015, Zubizareta was sacked by the board after 4 years as director of football. The next ...
To whom did Barcelona appeal to lift the transfer bad?
{ "text": [ "Court of Arbitration for Sport" ], "answer_start": [ 44 ] }
570c3666ec8fbc190045bdc9
FC_Barcelona
In late December, Barcelona's appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport was unsuccessful and the original transfer ban was reinstated, leaving the club unable to utilise the 2015 winter and summer transfer windows. On 5 January 2015, Zubizareta was sacked by the board after 4 years as director of football. The next ...
During what year was Barcelona not allowed to use their transfer windows?
{ "text": [ "2015" ], "answer_start": [ 177 ] }
570c3666ec8fbc190045bdca
FC_Barcelona
In late December, Barcelona's appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport was unsuccessful and the original transfer ban was reinstated, leaving the club unable to utilise the 2015 winter and summer transfer windows. On 5 January 2015, Zubizareta was sacked by the board after 4 years as director of football. The next ...
When was Zubizareta fired by the board?
{ "text": [ "5 January 2015" ], "answer_start": [ 221 ] }
570c3666ec8fbc190045bdcb
FC_Barcelona
In late December, Barcelona's appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport was unsuccessful and the original transfer ban was reinstated, leaving the club unable to utilise the 2015 winter and summer transfer windows. On 5 January 2015, Zubizareta was sacked by the board after 4 years as director of football. The next ...
What position did Zubizareta have?
{ "text": [ "director of football" ], "answer_start": [ 289 ] }
570c3666ec8fbc190045bdcc
FC_Barcelona
In late December, Barcelona's appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport was unsuccessful and the original transfer ban was reinstated, leaving the club unable to utilise the 2015 winter and summer transfer windows. On 5 January 2015, Zubizareta was sacked by the board after 4 years as director of football. The next ...
After firing the director, what did Barcelona form?
{ "text": [ "Football Area Technical Commission" ], "answer_start": [ 370 ] }
570c37b5ec8fbc190045bde2
FC_Barcelona
In addition to membership, as of 2010[update] there are 1,335 officially registered fan clubs, called penyes, around the world. The fan clubs promote Barcelona in their locality and receive beneficial offers when visiting Barcelona. Among the best supported teams globally, Barcelona has the highest social media followi...
How many registered fan clubs does Barcelona have worldwide?
{ "text": [ "1,335" ], "answer_start": [ 56 ] }
570c37b5ec8fbc190045bde3
FC_Barcelona
In addition to membership, as of 2010[update] there are 1,335 officially registered fan clubs, called penyes, around the world. The fan clubs promote Barcelona in their locality and receive beneficial offers when visiting Barcelona. Among the best supported teams globally, Barcelona has the highest social media followi...
What are the fan clubs called?
{ "text": [ "penyes" ], "answer_start": [ 102 ] }
570c37b5ec8fbc190045bde4
FC_Barcelona
In addition to membership, as of 2010[update] there are 1,335 officially registered fan clubs, called penyes, around the world. The fan clubs promote Barcelona in their locality and receive beneficial offers when visiting Barcelona. Among the best supported teams globally, Barcelona has the highest social media followi...
How many Facebook followers does team Barcelona have?
{ "text": [ "over 90 million" ], "answer_start": [ 361 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
In addition to membership, as of 2010[update] there are 1,335 officially registered fan clubs, called penyes, around the world. The fan clubs promote Barcelona in their locality and receive beneficial offers when visiting Barcelona. Among the best supported teams globally, Barcelona has the highest social media followi...
What famous cleric was a supporter of Barcelona?
{ "text": [ "Pope John Paul II" ], "answer_start": [ 483 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
In addition to membership, as of 2010[update] there are 1,335 officially registered fan clubs, called penyes, around the world. The fan clubs promote Barcelona in their locality and receive beneficial offers when visiting Barcelona. Among the best supported teams globally, Barcelona has the highest social media followi...
What is the only team that has a higher attendance rate than Club Barcelona?
{ "text": [ "Borussia Dortmund" ], "answer_start": [ 689 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
Barça's local rival has always been Espanyol. Blanc-i-blaus, being one of the clubs granted royal patronage, was founded exclusively by Spanish football fans, unlike the multinational nature of Barça's primary board. The founding message of the club was clearly anti-Barcelona, and they disapprovingly saw FC Barcelona a...
What team is Barcelona's local rival?
{ "text": [ "Espanyol" ], "answer_start": [ 36 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
Barça's local rival has always been Espanyol. Blanc-i-blaus, being one of the clubs granted royal patronage, was founded exclusively by Spanish football fans, unlike the multinational nature of Barça's primary board. The founding message of the club was clearly anti-Barcelona, and they disapprovingly saw FC Barcelona a...
What club was granted royal patronage?
{ "text": [ "Blanc-i-blaus" ], "answer_start": [ 46 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
Barça's local rival has always been Espanyol. Blanc-i-blaus, being one of the clubs granted royal patronage, was founded exclusively by Spanish football fans, unlike the multinational nature of Barça's primary board. The founding message of the club was clearly anti-Barcelona, and they disapprovingly saw FC Barcelona a...
What type of group founded Espanyol?
{ "text": [ "Spanish football fans" ], "answer_start": [ 136 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
Barça's local rival has always been Espanyol. Blanc-i-blaus, being one of the clubs granted royal patronage, was founded exclusively by Spanish football fans, unlike the multinational nature of Barça's primary board. The founding message of the club was clearly anti-Barcelona, and they disapprovingly saw FC Barcelona a...
Of what element of Barcelona's board did Espanyol disapprove?
{ "text": [ "multinational nature" ], "answer_start": [ 170 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
Barça's local rival has always been Espanyol. Blanc-i-blaus, being one of the clubs granted royal patronage, was founded exclusively by Spanish football fans, unlike the multinational nature of Barça's primary board. The founding message of the club was clearly anti-Barcelona, and they disapprovingly saw FC Barcelona a...
Of what does team Espanyol view Barcelona as a team ?
{ "text": [ "foreigners" ], "answer_start": [ 332 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
The club's original crest was a quartered diamond-shaped crest topped by the Crown of Aragon and the bat of King James, and surrounded by two branches, one of a laurel tree and the other a palm. In 1910 the club held a competition among its members to design a new crest. The winner was Carles Comamala, who at the time ...
What royal symbol appears on the club's crest?
{ "text": [ "Crown of Aragon" ], "answer_start": [ 77 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
The club's original crest was a quartered diamond-shaped crest topped by the Crown of Aragon and the bat of King James, and surrounded by two branches, one of a laurel tree and the other a palm. In 1910 the club held a competition among its members to design a new crest. The winner was Carles Comamala, who at the time ...
Beside a palm, what tree appears on the crest?
{ "text": [ "laurel" ], "answer_start": [ 161 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
The club's original crest was a quartered diamond-shaped crest topped by the Crown of Aragon and the bat of King James, and surrounded by two branches, one of a laurel tree and the other a palm. In 1910 the club held a competition among its members to design a new crest. The winner was Carles Comamala, who at the time ...
When was a competition held to produce a team crest?
{ "text": [ "1910" ], "answer_start": [ 198 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
The club's original crest was a quartered diamond-shaped crest topped by the Crown of Aragon and the bat of King James, and surrounded by two branches, one of a laurel tree and the other a palm. In 1910 the club held a competition among its members to design a new crest. The winner was Carles Comamala, who at the time ...
Who was the winner of the crest competition?
{ "text": [ "Carles Comamala" ], "answer_start": [ 287 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
The club's original crest was a quartered diamond-shaped crest topped by the Crown of Aragon and the bat of King James, and surrounded by two branches, one of a laurel tree and the other a palm. In 1910 the club held a competition among its members to design a new crest. The winner was Carles Comamala, who at the time ...
What flag is on the team crest?
{ "text": [ "Catalan" ], "answer_start": [ 511 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
In 1922, the number of supporters had surpassed 20,000 and by lending money to the club, Barça was able to build the larger Camp de Les Corts, which had an initial capacity of 20,000 spectators. After the Spanish Civil War the club started attracting more members and a larger number of spectators at matches. This led t...
What was the number of team Barcelona supporters by 1922?
{ "text": [ "20,000" ], "answer_start": [ 48 ] }
570c3cc96b8089140040fc53
FC_Barcelona
In 1922, the number of supporters had surpassed 20,000 and by lending money to the club, Barça was able to build the larger Camp de Les Corts, which had an initial capacity of 20,000 spectators. After the Spanish Civil War the club started attracting more members and a larger number of spectators at matches. This led t...
What did Barcelona build in 1922?
{ "text": [ "Camp de Les Corts" ], "answer_start": [ 124 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
In 1922, the number of supporters had surpassed 20,000 and by lending money to the club, Barça was able to build the larger Camp de Les Corts, which had an initial capacity of 20,000 spectators. After the Spanish Civil War the club started attracting more members and a larger number of spectators at matches. This led t...
How many people could Camp de Les Corts hold?
{ "text": [ "20,000" ], "answer_start": [ 176 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
In 1922, the number of supporters had surpassed 20,000 and by lending money to the club, Barça was able to build the larger Camp de Les Corts, which had an initial capacity of 20,000 spectators. After the Spanish Civil War the club started attracting more members and a larger number of spectators at matches. This led t...
After several expansions how many people could the stadium hold?
{ "text": [ "60,000" ], "answer_start": [ 489 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
In 1922, the number of supporters had surpassed 20,000 and by lending money to the club, Barça was able to build the larger Camp de Les Corts, which had an initial capacity of 20,000 spectators. After the Spanish Civil War the club started attracting more members and a larger number of spectators at matches. This led t...
When was the last expansion of Les Corts?
{ "text": [ "1950" ], "answer_start": [ 436 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
On 16 March 1938, Barcelona came under aerial bombardment from the Italian Air Force, causing more than 3,000 deaths, with one of the bombs hitting the club's offices. A few months later, Catalonia came under occupation and as a symbol of the "undisciplined" Catalanism, the club, now down to just 3,486 members, faced a...
When did the Italians bomb Barcelona?
{ "text": [ "16 March 1938" ], "answer_start": [ 3 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
On 16 March 1938, Barcelona came under aerial bombardment from the Italian Air Force, causing more than 3,000 deaths, with one of the bombs hitting the club's offices. A few months later, Catalonia came under occupation and as a symbol of the "undisciplined" Catalanism, the club, now down to just 3,486 members, faced a...
Why was club Barcelona placed under restrictions during the occupation?
{ "text": [ "\"undisciplined\" Catalanism" ], "answer_start": [ 243 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
On 16 March 1938, Barcelona came under aerial bombardment from the Italian Air Force, causing more than 3,000 deaths, with one of the bombs hitting the club's offices. A few months later, Catalonia came under occupation and as a symbol of the "undisciplined" Catalanism, the club, now down to just 3,486 members, faced a...
What kind of signs were removed form club Barcelona?
{ "text": [ "regional nationalism" ], "answer_start": [ 358 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
On 16 March 1938, Barcelona came under aerial bombardment from the Italian Air Force, causing more than 3,000 deaths, with one of the bombs hitting the club's offices. A few months later, Catalonia came under occupation and as a symbol of the "undisciplined" Catalanism, the club, now down to just 3,486 members, faced a...
What flag was removed from the club's crest?
{ "text": [ "Catalan" ], "answer_start": [ 648 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
On 16 March 1938, Barcelona came under aerial bombardment from the Italian Air Force, causing more than 3,000 deaths, with one of the bombs hitting the club's offices. A few months later, Catalonia came under occupation and as a symbol of the "undisciplined" Catalanism, the club, now down to just 3,486 members, faced a...
What new named was the Barcelona club forced to adopt?
{ "text": [ "Club de Fútbol Barcelona" ], "answer_start": [ 605 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
In June 1982, Diego Maradona was signed for a world record fee of £5 million from Boca Juniors. In the following season, under coach Luis, Barcelona won the Copa del Rey, beating Real Madrid. However, Maradona's time with Barcelona was short-lived and he soon left for Napoli. At the start of the 1984–85 season, Terry V...
How much was the signing payment for Diego Maradona?
{ "text": [ "£5 million" ], "answer_start": [ 66 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
In June 1982, Diego Maradona was signed for a world record fee of £5 million from Boca Juniors. In the following season, under coach Luis, Barcelona won the Copa del Rey, beating Real Madrid. However, Maradona's time with Barcelona was short-lived and he soon left for Napoli. At the start of the 1984–85 season, Terry V...
When was Diego Maradona signed by Barcelona?
{ "text": [ "June 1982" ], "answer_start": [ 3 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
In June 1982, Diego Maradona was signed for a world record fee of £5 million from Boca Juniors. In the following season, under coach Luis, Barcelona won the Copa del Rey, beating Real Madrid. However, Maradona's time with Barcelona was short-lived and he soon left for Napoli. At the start of the 1984–85 season, Terry V...
Who did Barcelona defeat the season following the signing of Maradona?
{ "text": [ "Real Madrid" ], "answer_start": [ 179 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
In June 1982, Diego Maradona was signed for a world record fee of £5 million from Boca Juniors. In the following season, under coach Luis, Barcelona won the Copa del Rey, beating Real Madrid. However, Maradona's time with Barcelona was short-lived and he soon left for Napoli. At the start of the 1984–85 season, Terry V...
Who was hired as manager in 1984?
{ "text": [ "Terry Venables" ], "answer_start": [ 313 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
In June 1982, Diego Maradona was signed for a world record fee of £5 million from Boca Juniors. In the following season, under coach Luis, Barcelona won the Copa del Rey, beating Real Madrid. However, Maradona's time with Barcelona was short-lived and he soon left for Napoli. At the start of the 1984–85 season, Terry V...
What caused the loss to Steaua Bucuresti in Seville?
{ "text": [ "penalties" ], "answer_start": [ 516 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
Founded in 1899 by a group of Swiss, English and Catalan footballers led by Joan Gamper, the club has become a symbol of Catalan culture and Catalanism, hence the motto "Més que un club" (More than a club). Unlike many other football clubs, the supporters own and operate Barcelona. It is the second most valuable sports...
When was Barcelona founded?
{ "text": [ "1899" ], "answer_start": [ 11 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
Founded in 1899 by a group of Swiss, English and Catalan footballers led by Joan Gamper, the club has become a symbol of Catalan culture and Catalanism, hence the motto "Més que un club" (More than a club). Unlike many other football clubs, the supporters own and operate Barcelona. It is the second most valuable sports...
Who led the founders of the Barcelona football club?
{ "text": [ "Joan Gamper" ], "answer_start": [ 76 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
Founded in 1899 by a group of Swiss, English and Catalan footballers led by Joan Gamper, the club has become a symbol of Catalan culture and Catalanism, hence the motto "Més que un club" (More than a club). Unlike many other football clubs, the supporters own and operate Barcelona. It is the second most valuable sports...
What is the Barcelona motto?
{ "text": [ "Més que un club" ], "answer_start": [ 170 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
Founded in 1899 by a group of Swiss, English and Catalan footballers led by Joan Gamper, the club has become a symbol of Catalan culture and Catalanism, hence the motto "Més que un club" (More than a club). Unlike many other football clubs, the supporters own and operate Barcelona. It is the second most valuable sports...
How much is club Barcelona worth?
{ "text": [ "$3.16 billion" ], "answer_start": [ 346 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
Founded in 1899 by a group of Swiss, English and Catalan footballers led by Joan Gamper, the club has become a symbol of Catalan culture and Catalanism, hence the motto "Més que un club" (More than a club). Unlike many other football clubs, the supporters own and operate Barcelona. It is the second most valuable sports...
What is the title of the Barcelona club song?
{ "text": [ "\"Cant del Barça\"" ], "answer_start": [ 507 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
FC Barcelona had a successful start in regional and national cups, competing in the Campionat de Catalunya and the Copa del Rey. In 1902, the club won its first trophy, the Copa Macaya, and participated in the first Copa del Rey, losing 1–2 to Bizcaya in the final. Hans Gamper — now known as Joan Gamper — became club p...
In what year did Barcelona win its first trophy?
{ "text": [ "1902" ], "answer_start": [ 132 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
FC Barcelona had a successful start in regional and national cups, competing in the Campionat de Catalunya and the Copa del Rey. In 1902, the club won its first trophy, the Copa Macaya, and participated in the first Copa del Rey, losing 1–2 to Bizcaya in the final. Hans Gamper — now known as Joan Gamper — became club p...
What was the first cup Barcelona won?
{ "text": [ "Copa Macaya" ], "answer_start": [ 173 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
FC Barcelona had a successful start in regional and national cups, competing in the Campionat de Catalunya and the Copa del Rey. In 1902, the club won its first trophy, the Copa Macaya, and participated in the first Copa del Rey, losing 1–2 to Bizcaya in the final. Hans Gamper — now known as Joan Gamper — became club p...
When did Joan Gamper become the president of the Barcelona club?
{ "text": [ "1908" ], "answer_start": [ 332 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
FC Barcelona had a successful start in regional and national cups, competing in the Campionat de Catalunya and the Copa del Rey. In 1902, the club won its first trophy, the Copa Macaya, and participated in the first Copa del Rey, losing 1–2 to Bizcaya in the final. Hans Gamper — now known as Joan Gamper — became club p...
How many times between 1908 and 1925 was Gamper president?
{ "text": [ "five" ], "answer_start": [ 471 ] }
570c4b09fed7b91900d45851
FC_Barcelona
FC Barcelona had a successful start in regional and national cups, competing in the Campionat de Catalunya and the Copa del Rey. In 1902, the club won its first trophy, the Copa Macaya, and participated in the first Copa del Rey, losing 1–2 to Bizcaya in the final. Hans Gamper — now known as Joan Gamper — became club p...
Why did Gamper want Barcelona to acquire a stadium of its own?
{ "text": [ "stable income" ], "answer_start": [ 650 ] }
570c4d68b3d812140066d0a1
FC_Barcelona
In 1943, Barcelona faced rivals Real Madrid in the semi-finals of Copa del Generalísimo (now the Copa del Rey). The first match at Les Corts was won by Barcelona 3–0. Real Madrid comfortably won the second leg, beating Barcelona 11–1. According to football writer Sid Lowe, "There have been relatively few mentions of th...
What team won the first match in the 1943 Copa del Generalissimo?
{ "text": [ "Barcelona" ], "answer_start": [ 152 ] }
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FC_Barcelona
In 1943, Barcelona faced rivals Real Madrid in the semi-finals of Copa del Generalísimo (now the Copa del Rey). The first match at Les Corts was won by Barcelona 3–0. Real Madrid comfortably won the second leg, beating Barcelona 11–1. According to football writer Sid Lowe, "There have been relatively few mentions of th...
What was the score of the second match in 1943 played against Real Madrid?
{ "text": [ "11–1" ], "answer_start": [ 229 ] }