Rosell hands out gold badges

24.09.2010 12:37

Rosell hands out gold badges

Míriam Nadal / Anna Segura

Sandro Rosell has presented gold club crest for the first time in his role as FC Barcelona president as he spent Friday with 189 members who were celebrating being associated with the Blaugrana for 50 years.

On the day of Mercé and the 53rd birthday of Camp Nou it was the stadium that took centre stage for various events and one of the most emotional moments came in the Sala Paris. At 11.30am the 189 members received their gold club crest from Rosell.

Very excited

It was the Rosell's first official act since he took over as president in July and he was accompanied by vice president of the social area Jordi Cardoner. The president revealed that he was very "excited" when handing over the badges as the club showed their thanks for the fans' support over the past half-century.

Gold crests

During the ceremony, which was compeered by Camp Nou announcer Manel Vich, Rosell made a dedication to the supporters who received the gold crests. "It is a very special day and I want to dedicate a great round of applause to you for the 50 years that you have been a part of our club," he said.

"They say that to enjoy the good times you have to also experience the bad, but I think that there are three things that are great whatever comes. The first is maturity, the second is to have grandchildren and the third is to be a member of Barça," he added. "I am envious of club members who have been associated to the club for 50 years."

Physio thanks

Among the 189 members to receive the crests was the man who was the football first-team's physiotherapist for over 30 years. Angel Mur is a well-known face around the club and Rosell included him in his speech and was given a warm ovation by all present.