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Barcelona cancels World Cup honors
FC Barcelona has decided to cancel the ceremony honoring its players who won the 2026 World Cup, which was scheduled to be held to promote sportsmanship and celebrate achievements. This decision was made due to the deterioration of the atmosphere and incidents that sparked tension before the final match. Club president Joan Laporta explained that the decision came amid unfavorable circumstances, especially after events outside Elche's match and the rising tensions among fans, when police stopped fans carrying the "Estelada" flag, symbolizing the Catalan independence movement. Laporta indicated that the club had planned to support the "Estelada" at Athletic Bilbao’s match by organizing an event with Catalan organizations, but preferred to cancel the tribute to avoid increasing divisions and to maintain stability.
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