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Barcelona protests police after supporter detained over Catalonia flag
The article focused on FC Barcelona protests following the arrest and assault of a supporter by Spanish police for raising the Catalan independence flag, "Estelada," before the team's match against Eibar. The club issued a statement condemning the disproportionate use of force and considered the raising of the flag a legitimate right to expression, calling for the protection of its fans' rights to political expression. Video clips showed police intervening and confiscating flags, sparking controversy over how political symbols are handled in Spanish stadiums. The club affirmed its support for the detained supporter and his rights, while also reserving the right to take action to defend freedom of expression, amid recurring incidents of confiscating flags associated with the Catalan separatist movement.
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