FC Barcelona welcomes America's Cup

The game on Wednesday between FC Barcelona And Getafe will have a special highlight besides football, namely the presence of The America's Cup Representatives on the square at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís CompanysTwo of its leading sailors will perform the ceremonial kick-off immediately before the match as the football club, in its 125th anniversary year, shows its appreciation for the world's oldest trophy still contested and one of the most prestigious sporting competitions on the international calendar.

The special guests are Peter Burling And Silvia Mastwo of the biggest names participating in this 37th edition of the event, which began on August 22nd and will continue until the end of October off the coast of Barcelona. Burling, skipper of the New Zealand Team, has won the Cup twice and won Olympic gold in Rio de Janeiro and silver in London. Silvia Mas, meanwhile, is competing for Sail Team BCN in the first women's competition in the history of the America's Cup. Mas is one of Spain's best sailors, has competed in the Tokyo Olympics and is world champion in the 470 class.

Burling and Mas will wear a Blaugrana shirt with the words “37th America's Cup” on the back, symbolising the bond between these two iconic names in the sporting world who share values ​​of excellence and the drive to inspire future generations.

The America's Cup dates back to 1851 and is not only considered one of the greatest sporting challenges, but also a leader in terms of technology and performance. The current champions of Team New Zealand have decided to defend their title in the waters of Barcelona and have set up an organization to host the most open and inclusive event in its history, which can be watched live and for free from various locations around the port and along the Catalan coast.