"Barça and Espanyol can not play in the league if Catalonia becomes independent" (Javier Tebas)

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"FC Barcelona and Espanyol can not play in the Liga BBVA if Catalonia becomes independent," said Javier Tebas, president of the LFP (Spanish Professional Football League) on 07/10/2014.

"The Law on Sport states that only a single non-Spanish State can play in La Liga or in Spanish official competitions, and that is Andorra," said Javier Tebas...

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