Who has been Barcelona's biggest villain of the last decade?

"No one can be considered a true fan of a sports team unless they believe the rest of the world is trying to get them. The "us versus them" mentality helps fuel our love for our favorite teams, which makes it even sweeter when that one enemy we hate above all others is finally conquered. Barcelona have had to deal with quite a few villains in their history, with their connection to Catalonia inviting some extra challenges that went far beyond normal sports competition."

"But specifically over the last decade, as the club has faced quite a few ups and downs, certain villains - both outside and inside the club - have been especially harmful to the Blaugrana. So today's Barca Blaugranes Question of the Day is this: Whether a player, manager, referee, figure, or institution, who has been Barça's biggest villain of the last decade? Now it's over to you! Feel free to share your thoughts, opinions and answers in the comments section below!"

Barcelona faced multiple antagonists during its history, with the club’s identity tied to Catalonia adding political and social dimensions that went far beyond normal sports competition. The us-versus-them mentality strengthens fan loyalty, making victories over hated opponents especially satisfying. Across the last decade the club endured notable ups and downs that exposed particularly harmful opponents both inside and outside the organization. Harmful actors included players, managers, referees, influential figures and institutions whose actions affected results and reputation. Supporters are asked to name which individual or institution proved the biggest villain of the past ten years and to share opinions in the comments.

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