He has a reputation for being admired just about everywhere in Spain for his classy playing style and calm demeanor. Hopefully he can calm the situation just a little. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. By choosing I Accept , you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies.
Xavi Hernandez recently explained: " Cules gave us a lesson of democracy during El Clasico. People have the right to show their feelings and what they want for their future. Seeing that massive senyera around the Camp Nou made my hairs stand on end.
We are Barcelona, we represent Catalunya and we support what Catalans want. On a personal note, I am against mixing football and politics and, to be honest, don't have a strong view on whether Catalunya should remain as a Spanish region or not.
As long as we continue to play in La Liga which Sandro Rosell has already confirmed , I would be happy with whatever outcome. Having said that, it's obvious that there have been many occasions in history when Catalans have disagreed with the way Spain has dealt with difficult issues, which is one of the main reasons why the long-lasting Barcelona vs Real Madrid sporting rivalry has been so ferocious over the years.
While I am unsure about what may end up happening if anything in regards to Catalunya's wish for independence, I strongly believe that people have the right to express whichever opinion they may have in the matter as long as they do so in a non-violent manner. Feel free to join if you would like to keep updated. Skip to main content Skip to navigation.
Andres Iniesta feels Catalan. So what? It was a difficult period. Thankfully for fans of Barcelona, the midfield maestro was able to get over his dislike of the Catalan giants, and went on to join the club's youth academy in During his year spell at the Camp Nou, Iniesta collected a mighty haul of silverware, including nine La Liga titles and four Champions League trophies.
On the international front, the tireless playmaker has amassed international caps for Spain to date, winning two European Championships and one World Cup. Iniesta will be travelling to Russia with the national team for the World Cup next month, where he will look to end his international career on a high on the grand stage. Russell Wilson returns to the huddle for a tough matchup against the Packers.
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