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How the jailing of pro-independence leaders triggered unrest in Catalonia
Protesters hold Catalan flags during a rally outside the Catalan parliament in Barcelona, Spain, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017.
2019-10-17, CNN
(CNN)Roadblocks, street clashes and burning containers: furious protests across Catalonia continued for a fourth day on Thursday, triggered by the lengthy prison...
Catalan president blames 'infiltrators' for violent protests
File - President of the Government of Catalonia Quim Torra at the Omnium Cultural event, Barcelona, Spain.
2019-10-17, The Guardian
The Catalan president, Quim Torra, has condemned the violent protests that have erupted across the region this week but blamed the unrest on “infiltrators” seeking to...
Messi: La Liga more important than Champions League
Lionel Messi kicks the ball to score during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid
2019-10-17, Goal
The Barcelona star has declared domestic success must come before European silverware ......
Catalan protests: Region's president urges immediate halt to violence
Demonstrators throw paper toilet rolls into the air during a protests in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019.
2019-10-17, BBC News
In a televised statement, Mr Torra said: "We will not permit incidents like those we are seeing in the streets. "This has to stop right now. There is no reason nor...
Competition committee to make final decision on Clasico venue
Barcelona defender Rafael Rafinha, right, duels for the ball with Real defender Sergio Ramos during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018
2019-10-16, BE Soccer
After La Liga asked for the Clasico to be moved from the Camp Nou to the Bernabeu, Barcelona and Real Madrid can deny it, but it will be the Competition Committee who has...
15 years of Messi: year by year
Lionel Messi creative image
2019-10-16, BE Soccer
On 16th October2004, 17-year-old Lionel Messi made his debut for FC Barcelona. It was Frank Rijkaard who trusted in him. This is the Argentine's career in 15 key...
Messi presented with sixth Golden Shoe by young sons
FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Girona at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018.
2019-10-16, Yahoo Daily News
Lionel Messi has been presented with the European Golden Shoe for the sixth time, extending his own record as another incredible LaLiga campaign was recognised on...
Spain PM holds emergency talks over violent Catalan protests
Catalan riot Police officers remove protesters while breaking a road block during a protest against a Spanish Government meeting in Barcelona, Spain, Dec. 21, 2018
2019-10-16, The Times of India
BARCELONA: Spanish Prime MinisterPedro Sanchez held emergency talks with opposition leaders on Wednesday about violent protests by separatists in Catalonia. Scores of...