Barça Women, recognized with the 'Public Figure of the Year' award by the UPF-BSM

FC Barcelona Women has been awarded the prestigious 'Public Figure of the Year' award given by the Universitat Pompeu Fabra Barcelona School of Management (UPF-BSM). This recognition highlights the social and sporting impact of the Blaugrana team, as well as its contribution to the construction of female benchmarks in the world of sport and in society.

The award ceremony took place on Tuesday and highlights the Barça women's team for its ability to inspire new generations and for the excellence achieved both on and off the pitch. The players of the Blaugrana team have established themselves as true ambassadors of values such as effort, commitment and equality.

Statements by Xavier Puig

Xavier Puig, manager responsible for Barça Women, thanked the award on behalf of the Club and wished to highlight the importance of this recognition:

“This award is a reflection of the commitment of our players, which goes beyond football. They have become true social benchmarks, inspiring thousands of people, especially girls and women, to dream big and see that there are no limits to their goals. “Barça is not only competing, but building a better future with every step it takes."

Puig wanted to highlight the impact of the team on society, emphasizing its ability to inspire and break down barriers to achieve greater visibility and equality in the world of women's sport.

Values as a central axis

During the event, José M. Martínez-Sierra, Director General of UPF-BSM, wanted to highlight the relevance of the Blaugrana as a model of values:

“The FC Barcelona women's team is a clear example of a team that transmits such important values as excellence, effort, excellence, equality and teamwork. Values that, as a school, we share and instill in our classrooms every day."