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FC Barcelona now officially enters the commercial honours. Instead of the Qatar Foundation, Qatar Airways adorns the chest of Messi and co. starting in 2013 The traditional FC Barcelona become the pillar of Qatar

Almost exactly two years ago, FC Barcelona broke with its back 111 years of tradition to carry any honours on the chest. The Club needed the money, had caused more and more in recent years. The FCB won the then-highest contract in the history of football. Count on five years the Club including bonus payments for winning the Champions League should get an amount of EUR 170 million. In comparison, the rival from Madrid gets along 25 million 30 million out of the naming rights of the Allianz Arena and the Telecom annually by bwin, Bayern Munich as shirt sponsor. Among fans and critics, a wave of protest, but mostly dissipated because of the advertising partner. Barcelona sports signed a contract with Qatar investment (QSI), the Qatar Foundation should from the season 2011 the Jersey of the best team in the world grace.