Why Barcelona did not honour Spain’s World Cup-winning players

Barcelona shelved plans to honour its eight Spain internationals who helped the country win the World Cup due to a dispute over the treatment of a fan carrying a pro-independence Catalan flag. The incident occurred when police confiscated the supporter’s flag before a match, leading to confrontations. Club president Joan Laporta stated that it was not the most appropriate moment for the tribute, emphasizing that soccer should unite, not create confrontations.