The World's Team.

The article focuses on the Spanish soccer team Futbol Club Barcelona (FC Barcelona). The role of the team's training center and school for youth soccer players in its success in Spanish and international competition is considered, and it is noted that eight of its starting 11 players in 2012 are graduates of the academy. The team's unique offensive style involving constant passing and motion is examined. Lionel Messi, the team's best player, is discussed as an example of its overall excellence.