Why Barcelona players are called Culés?
The first image that passers-by had as they as they neared the stadium was of the backsides of the fans sitting on the Wall watching the games. From that time onwards, the supporters of the ‘Azulgranas’ came to be known in Catalan as ‘Culers’ or ‘Culés’ in Castellano, which means those that show their backsides.
Who are Barcelona socios?
There exist four different types of supporters of Barcelona; one is the soci or club-member, who is eligible to vote in the presidential election of the club and other matters. The penyes, who are closely affiliated with the socis, are fan-clubs, which in the past have been responsible for large donations to the club.
What does los Culés mean?
Over time and with this in mind, locals started to call Barça fans ‘Culers’ or ‘Cules,’ which literally means ‘those that show their backsides. ‘ Far from being an insult or taken as offensive, it was adopted with pride by the team’s fans, who began to happily use the phrase to describe themselves.
How do you become a Barcelona socios?
The documentacion you have to bring is an ID card, and a bank account number. Membership registration fee from 1sr of October is €195 and is valid until 31 December 2022. Payment of the membership fee must be made in cash or by credit card. The annual membership fee is €195.
How do you become a socios?
To become a socio in person you need to go to OAB (Oficina de Atenció al Barcelonista). It’s a building on the corner of Travessera Les Corts and Aristides Maillol. If you go through the gate ACCES 15 with a BENVINGUTS photo turn right behind the tapas bar.
How do you write Visca el Barça?
“Visca El Barca” means “long live Barca” which is in catalan. Barcelona F.C. supporters would prefer to say it in Catalan rather than Spanish. So, that’s why basically people say visca el barca. everyone has a preference,apparently this one is theirs.
How much does it cost to be a Barcelona socio?
195 EUR per year
How much does being a member cost and what are the required documents? Currently in 2022, the socio membership fee costs 195 EUR per year, paid in full in December or January of every year.
Can anyone become a Barca socio?
Now, anyone will be able to register over the internet, with no preconditions. Of Barcelona’s current 137,514 members, 55,010 lived in the city and 72,389 in Catalonia. Only 10,115 lived anywhere else. The club estimated it has 300 million fans worldwide.