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Barça condemn acts against "the right to decide"

The Catalan club issued a public communique reflecting on recent political events that have dominated the news in Catalunya in the past weeks.

Barcelona's fans wave 'Esteladas' (pro-independence Catalan flags) before the UEFA Champions League Group D football match FC Barcelona vs Juventus at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona
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FC Barcelona have issues an official communique relating to recent political events in Catalunya:

Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona looks on as Catalan Pro-Independence flags are seen on the background during the La Liga match between Barcelona and SD Eibar at Camp Nou on September 19, 2017 in Barcelona
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Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona looks on as Catalan Pro-Independence flags are seen on the background during the La Liga match between Barcelona and SD Eibar at Camp Nou on September 19, 2017 in BarcelonaDavid RamosGetty Images

"In the wake of the events that have transpired in recent days and, especially, today, with regard to the current political situation in Catalonia, FC Barcelona, in remaining faithful to its historic commitment to the defense of the nation, to democracy, to freedom of speech, and to self-determination, condemns any act that may impede the free exercise of these rights.

Therefore, FC Barcelona publicly expresses its support for all people, entities, and institutions that work to guarantee these rights.

FC Barcelona, in holding the utmost respect for its diverse body of members, will continue to support the will of the majority of Catalan people, and will do so in a civil, peaceful, and exemplary way".