FC Barcelona cancelled a tribute to their World Cup-winning players with Spain due to a police incident in Elche. The club's president, Joan Laporta, announced the cancellation of the tribute and replaced it with an act of 'exaltation' of the independentist estelada flag.
What happened in Elche?
The incident in Elche occurred last Sunday, when a 17-year-old boy carrying an estelada flag was beaten by the police. The Interior Ministry is investigating whether the police action was proportionate.
The club's reaction
Joan Laporta condemned the 'disproportionate and violent' police action in Elche and said that the club is at the disposal of the fan and his family. He also said that the estelada flag represents the way of thinking of many Barça fans and Catalans, expresses the longing for freedom and the will to be free, and is a way of expressing ourselves that does not generate violence or hatred.
Current context
FC Barcelona is currently in fifth place in the league, with 3 points and one win in the first game of the season. The next match will be against Rayo Vallecano at the Spotify Camp Nou. The team's squad is available on our squad page.
What does it mean for the future?
The cancellation of the tribute and the act of 'exaltation' of the estelada flag may have implications for the future of the club. It is essential to consider the team's current position in the league, which can be seen on our standings page. Additionally, fans can check the upcoming matches on our fixtures page.
