The Penya Barcelonista de Vidreres (Federació de Penyes del Gironès, Selva, Garrotxa i Pla de l’Estany) presented the 3rd Martí Vergés Award during the 3rd edition of the Vidreres Sports Night, recently held in this town in the Girona region. This year, the Barça supporters’ club chose to grant this recognition to Albert Sesé i Salamaña, a Vidreres-born athlete specializing in mountain long-distance running.
Among Albert Sesé’s main achievements in 2026 was his participation in the Termièries dera Libertat (Frontiers of Freedom) race, a demanding event featuring a total distance of 75 kilometers and 5,100 meters of positive elevation gain between Bossòst and Vielha. Sesé completed the race in 11 hours, securing a notable position in the final standings. His performance is a clear example of determination and effort, values that the PB Vidreres wished to highlight through this award.
In addition to the symbolic recognition, the recipient received shopping vouchers worth €100, redeemable at local businesses in Vidreres. Through this initiative, the penya further strengthens its ties with the town’s local economy.
Martí Vergés, a fairplay role model in the 1950s and 1960s
The award presented by the penya bears the name of Martí Vergés in tribute to the footballer from Vidreres who a member of FC Barcelona’s first team from 1956 to 1966. Among his most remarkable qualities was the fact that he was never sent off during his career. According to various testimonies, he firmly believed that there was no point in arguing with the referee once a decision had been made. These values of sportsmanship and fair play are the ones that PB Vidreres seeks to promote through this award. The penya also reaffirms its commitment to the values of sport and to its motto: “We Are More Than a Penya.”
