Barça Basketball Marks 100 Years

The basketball section, initially viewed as a minor decision during a Barça board meeting on Monday a century ago, has grown into an integral part of the club's identity. According to historian Francesc Fernández, who documented the section's origins in his first book on Barça basketball history, players in the early days received payment in the form of tortillas – a unique arrangement that reflected the humble beginnings of the sport at the club.

Fernández is currently working on a third volume chronicling the evolution of this iconic section. esporist.com