Chapter 23 – Proliferation of penyes in the 1950s

The 50’s meant a new impulse for some penyes that had been affected by the Civil War, of which only one survived. At the end of the 50s, full of ups and downs, there were more than 30 supporters’ clubs. They witnessed the initial excitement with the Barça of the Cinc Copes, the disillusionment with … Read more

Solidarity toys take center stage in the penyes

The arrival of the Christmas season underlines even more, if possible, the spirit of solidarity of the FC Barcelona penyes movement, which has already contributed to initiatives such as the “Gran Recapte” or the many campaigns to help those affected by the floods in the Valencian Community. Now, at a particularly sensitive time of the … Read more

The PB Sant Cugat celebrates its 2nd Adapted 7-a-side Football Tournament

The Penya Blaugrana de Sant Cugat (Federació de Penyes del Vallès), with the collaboration of the City Council, recently organized its 2nd Adapted 7-a-side Football Tournament, played at the Can Magí Municipal Football Field. The event was attended by seven teams, one more than in its first edition, and brought together more than 80 players … Read more

Literary events at PB Foment Martinenc

Less than a week apart, the Penya Blaugrana Foment Martinenc (Federació de Penyes del Barcelonès Est) organised two activities at its headquarters that demonstrate its strong commitment to the literary sphere, always linked to the world of football and, of course, to all the Barça universe. The first is the Literary Contest, one of the … Read more

New edition of the Family Paddle Tournament of the PB Benissa Avi Joan Casals

The Penya Barcelonista Benissa Avi Joan Casals (Federació de Penyes de València i la Marina Alta) recently organised a new edition of its annual Family Paddle Tournament, an event that is already very popular in the locality, and which is open to both members and non-members of the penya. The venue was the Pádel Center … Read more

PB Abidjan organizes a meeting with its members

The Penya Blaugrana d’Abidjan, belonging to the FCB World Federation, recently organized a meeting that highlighted the blaugrana passion of all its members. Under the friendly name of “Brunch des Catalans”, the activity was co-organized by the Ivory Coast Penya and the group “Barcelona Fans Abidjan”, and took place in the Botanical Garden of Bingerville, … Read more

PB Sueras and PB Vall del Tenes celebrate their 30th anniversaries

Anniversary celebrations continue to fill the calendar of events for supporters’ clubs. In this case, the Penya Barcelonista de Sueras (Federació de les Comarques de Castelló) and the Penya Blaugrana Vall del Tenes (Federació del Vallès) respectively commemorated their 30 years of history in the penyes world with two events, in which the historical conferences … Read more

Chapter 22 – The old Penya de Sants

Nowadays, there is a Penya Barcelonista Collblanc-Sants, which has its headquarters in front of access 15 of the FC Barcelona stadium. It is a penya that has a rather interesting history due to the great metamorphosis it has undergone over the years, which makes it an unprecedented case in the world of supporters’ clubs. It … Read more

The anniversary celebrations continue in Federació Baix Llobregat

The Penya Blaugrana Gavanenca (Federació Baix Llobregat) celebrated its 49th anniversary with its members, supporters and fans, in an event led by the president of the penya, Jordi Garcia, together with Vicenç Notari, president of the Federació de Penyes del Baix Llobregat. Representing the Agrupació Barça Jugadors was Paco Clos, while the Gavà City Council … Read more

Anniversaries at the Mallorcan penyes of Els Tamarells and Porreres

The Federació de Penyes Barcelonistes de les Illes Balears had a double celebration last weekend with the 21st anniversary of the Penya Barcelonista Els Tamarells and the 40th anniversary of the Penya Barcelonista de Porreres. They were festive and emotional events, but also with a special historical component thanks to the presence at both of … Read more