From Palestine to Catalonia, Guardiola believed in more than just football
Pep Guardiola departs Manchester City with a legacy that stretches well beyond the 17 trophies he won in 10 years.
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Spain’s Socialists hail ‘new era’ in Catalonia following election win
An endorsement of PM Sanchez’s bid to normalise relations, the victory breaks a decade-long majority for separatists.
Divisive Catalan amnesty bill clears parliamentary hurdle in Spain
The bill seeks to draw a line under years of efforts to prosecute those involved in the botched secession bid.
Large protests against Catalan amnesty deal in Madrid after PM sworn in
About 170,000 took to the streets, a day after Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez was sworn in for a second term.
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Thousands protest against Catalan amnesty in Spain
Spanish protesters opposed to a government amnesty plan for Catalan separatists clashed with riot police in Madrid.
Published On 16 Nov 2023
Spain’s Sanchez set to stay PM after amnesty deal with Catalan separatists
Agreement has triggered protests and main opposition party condemns it as ‘shameful and humiliating’.
Spain’s snap vote: Catalans fear right-wing takeover
Final opinion polls project that the right-wing PP party will win a majority in a coalition with the far-right Vox.
Barcelona sign Ilkay Gundogan on free transfer from Man City
German midfielder joins the Catalan team after captaining Manchester City to their first Champions League title.
‘Unforgettable journey’: Busquets to leave Barca after 18 years
The Barcelona legend has won 31 trophies with the club, including three Champions Leagues and eight Spanish leagues.
Barcelona President Laporta denies crimes in refereeing scandal
Barcelona and former club presidents face corruption charges related to allegations of improper payments.
Catalan separatist gov’t in turmoil as hardliners vote to quit
In an internal vote, 55.7 percent of Junts party members approve leaving Catalonia’s regional coalition government.
