Revealed: Why Barcelona have scrapped World Cup tribute for Spain stars
Goal | 27.08.2026 10:59
However, the Catalan giants abruptly scrapped their plans due to rising unrest. The fallout stems from Sunday's 5-0 victory over Elche, where travelling supporters were reportedly beaten and had their pro-independence Estelada flags seized by authorities. This heavy-handed response forced the club's hierarchy to intervene and adjust their matchday schedule.
