Anglo-Catalan Society Conference

Anglo-Catalan Society Conference

The Herbert Hughes fund subsidized the wine reception for the Anglo-Catalan Society Conference hosted by Sheffield in 2012, and which was attended by one of the then Vice-Presidents of FC Barcelona, Sr Ramon Pont, as well as Sr Andreu Bosch, formerly the Director of the Department of Language and Universities at the Institut Ramon Llull. Sr Pont discussed the history of the Club and explained the educational philosophy behind La Masia - Barça’s youth academy - which has produced players such as Xavi Hernández and Lionel Messi. Sr Pont said, “It’s very positive that there are people sympathetic to Barça and to Catalonia in England. We don’t just play football; we educate and transmit our values to the youngsters who grow up in La Masia”.