Spain: FC Barcelona "will continue to support the will of the majority of Catalan people"

"In the wake of the events that have transpired in recent days and, especially, today, with regard to the current political situation in Catalonia, FC Barcelona, in remaining faithful to its historic commitment to the defense of the nation, to democracy, to freedom of speech, and to self-determination, condemns any act that may impede the free exercise of these rights," stated FC Barcelona (LaLiga Santander) via Josep Vives, the spokesman of the Catalan club,on 20/09/2017.

"Therefore, FC Barcelona publicly expresses its support for all people, entities, and institutions that work to guarantee these rights. FC Barcelona, in holding the utmost respect for its diverse body of members, will continue to support the will of the majority of Catalan people, and will do so in a civil, peaceful, and exemplary way," added Josep Vives on 20/09/2017.

Josep Maria Jove, general secretary of the vice-presidency of Catalonia, and 12 other top officials of the government of Catalonia were arrested on Wednesday 20/09/2017. These arrests follow the will of the Catalan government to organize a…