Admin phantom Posted October 18, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 This month's El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid has been postponed because of fears of civil unrest. The match was scheduled for 26 October but there have been days of protest in Barcelona after nine Catalan separatist leaders were jailed on Monday. Both Barcelona and Real Madrid disagreed with calls to switch the game to Madrid. The clubs must agree a new date by Monday. Manager Ernesto Valverde had said Barcelona were against switching the game to Madrid as they visit Slavia Prague in the Champions League on 23 October, three days before El Clasico had been scheduled. La Liga made the postponement request because of "exceptional circumstances beyond our control" as more protests are expected in Barcelona on the day of the match. Protests have continued into a fifth day in Spain's Catalonia region with protesters clashing with riot police. Hundreds of thousands of people waving pro-independence flags and chanting "freedom for political prisoners" took part in marches across Catalonia on Friday At least 96 people have been hurt across the region. Catalonia is a semi-autonomous region in north-east Spain and in a referendum on 1 October 2017, declared illegal by Spain's Constitutional Court, about 90% of Catalan votes cast backed independence. Turnout was 43%. The nine separatist leaders were convicted of sedition over their role in the referendum and handed jail sentences of between nine and 13 years by Spain's Supreme Court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 Not surprised mind. If Catalunya wants to leave Spain and Scotland wants to leave the UK can’t we just do a swap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 As long as it's not El Glossico ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 13 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: Not surprised mind. If Catalunya wants to leave Spain and Scotland wants to leave the UK can’t we just do a swap? Negotiations would be interesting... Our drunks, for your pick-pockets.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 I Don't blame them for their protests, the sentences for the separitist leaders were outrageous and completely disproportionate to their so-called offences. IMHO....... The Government in Madrid is becoming increasingly right wing (And No, that"s not a football reference) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 24 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: As long as it's not El Glossico ! Rovers v Yate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 45 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: Not surprised mind. If Catalunya wants to leave Spain and Scotland wants to leave the UK can’t we just do a swap? I'm sure Barca would enjoy playing Espanol every other week in the new Catalan Super league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 28 minutes ago, maxjak said: I Don't blame them for their protests, the sentences for the separitist leaders were outrageous and completely disproportionate to their so-called offences. IMHO....... The Government in Madrid is becoming increasingly right wing (And No, that"s not a football reference) Right wing or not they’ve made political martyrs of the imprisoned, formerly legitimate, generalitat leaders. Puidgemont (sp?) saw what was coming and exiled himself quick smart. No matter how the federal government in Madrid deal with it, I’d imagine there will be Catalan independence in the next decade. ¡Visca Catalunya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 This is absolutely the right decision. The Catalonian independence movement is a matter for the Non-Football forum but letting this game go ahead would have risked riots, serious injuries, or even deaths. Passions are running extremely high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 9 minutes ago, Loon plage said: I'm sure Barca would enjoy playing Espanol every other week in the new Catalan Super league. Espanyol* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 It's all getting a bit Messi in Barcelona I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 Shame. Like a good panto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 1 hour ago, maxjak said: I Don't blame them for their protests, the sentences for the separitist leaders were outrageous and completely disproportionate to their so-called offences. IMHO....... The Government in Madrid is becoming increasingly right wing (And No, that"s not a football reference) Supported, of course, by the anti-democracy EU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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