Why Barca? I asked.
“I hate Barcelona. My club is Chelsea.”
In front of a local carwash, this Labour day early morning, John and his two colleagues were waiting for the first customers to arrive. As I passed by I just said “Nice shirt” with my thumbs up. “No, not really.” he replied to my surprise. After he told me that Chelsea is his team I asked, obviously, why Chelsea. “Anybody can play in Chelsea… black, white, you can be green, anybody. Not in Barcelona.” He got this jersey from someone as a gift.
John’s been living in Montreal for a few years now. He comes from South Africa.
F O O T B A L L I S T S 
Alex Song springs to mind!
Go Chelsea! 😀
FC Barcelona was established in 1899 by Joan Gamper along with a group of enthusiasts, starting as a modest football club in Catalonia, Spain. Gradually, it transformed into one of the most iconic and successful football clubs in the world. Affectionately referred to as Barça, the club represents the resilient and proud spirit of Catalonia, embodied in its motto ‘Més que un club’ (‘More than a club’). Initially, it engaged in regional competitions, but Barcelona swiftly rose to prominence. The club emerged as a symbol of Catalan identity, particularly during tumultuous political times in Spain. As the team flourished on the pitch, its stadium became a refuge for fans to express their cultural and political hopes. Read More… https://www.footballfirst.com/teams/fc-barcelona-a-legacy-of-excellence-and-innovation-1