The vice president of FCBarcelona, RafaYuste, appeared in Los Angeles to participate in a charity initiative that was held at the residence of the actor and former governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger. The meeting, organized by the actor's foundation, focused on supporting After-School All-Stars, an organization that promotes education and sports among children and young people at risk of social exclusion.
Yuste, who has been a prominent figure in the club's management, attended the event with the intention of strengthening the relationship between Barça and the international community. During the ceremony, the vice president presented Schwarzenegger with an official club t-shirt, personalized with the actor's name. This gesture symbolizes Barça's commitment to social causes and its desire to collaborate with initiatives that benefit the most vulnerable.
Schwarzenegger, known for his activism on education and sports issues, expressed his enthusiasm for collaborating with the club. In statements made during the ceremony, the former governor highlighted the importance of education and sport as tools of social inclusion, and expressed his support for Barça's initiatives in this area. Likewise, he recalled his visit to Barcelona several years ago, when he participated in a first team training session and showed interest in the club's museum, as well as in the player LeoMessi.
The solidarity event was attended by other members of the Barça community and personalities from the world of sports and entertainment. The importance of collaboration between the club and organizations such as After-School All-Stars was highlighted to create development and learning opportunities for young people who might otherwise be marginalised.
With the delivery of the shirt and the exchange of words, Yuste and Schwarzenegger reinforced the shared vision that sport can be an engine of social change. The event concluded with the signing of a collaboration agreement between FCBarcelona and Schwarzenegger's foundation, which will allow joint programs to be carried out in various cities in Latin America and the United States. The club will continue its philanthropic work, while the foundation will continue promoting educational and sports projects to benefit vulnerable communities.