Following a crucial 1-0 victory against Celta, Barcelona’s Joan Gamper Sports City hosted a heartfelt encounter between midfielder Pedri and Anna Vives, a young designer with Down syndrome renowned for creating a unique typeface. This font was recently used by both Barça's men's and women's teams in their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal matches, symbolizing the club’s core values.
During the meeting, Pedri presented Anna with a rose, a Catalan tradition, while Anna gave Pedri a special captain’s armband featuring her font: the number 8, Pedri’s shirt number, and 27 along with the word "Metropolitano," referencing the stadium that will host the 2027 Champions League final. This exchange reflects mutual respect and Barcelona's aspirations for future success.
Anna Vives’s typeface is part of an inclusive design project aimed at showcasing the creative talents of people with intellectual disabilities and promoting diversity and equality. Its use in top-level competitions illustrates the club’s social mission beyond aesthetics.
This initiative confirms Barcelona’s guiding principle that sport and culture must intertwine with inclusion and social responsibility. For fans and the wider community, it serves as a powerful reminder that the club is committed to building a fairer, more open world, using football and design as instruments for change.
