“Barcelona can join Premier League” (Photo)

The Spanish government has declared the vote illegal, and police have confiscated the ballot boxes. Spanish Prime Minister Mariano has insisted that the “referendum will not happen”.

There is strong support for independence among the 7.5 million residents of Catalonia, including the Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola, but the parties loyal to Spain are boycotting the vote.

Among the many uncertainties, is what will happen to the region's football clubs, including Barcelona, if Catalonia becomes a new state, writes IndexOnline.

Gerard Figueras, Minister of Sports of Catalonia, said: “in the case of independence, the Catalan teams in La Lixia Barcelona, Espanyol and Girona ) will have to decide where they want to play: in the Spanish league or in a neighboring country: France or Premier League.

There are teams in Spain now playing national leagues: clubs from Andorra to football and basketball. Monaco plays in France, in Clubs, Wales. I don't think it was. EFA has nothing against seeing another club in another league from their country “.

Spain has insisted Barcelona will not be allowed to play in La League if the illegal vote passes.

La League President Javier Tebas said: There are no cards in sports, and things need to be clarified. It's not easy to have an agreement and study Spanish legislation, but if they (the Catalan clubs) do it, then they won't be able to play in La League of Spain, but I hope it won't happen.

Guarditola, who has played for Catalonia's representative, has supported independence. Speaking at a rally in June, Manchester City manager said: “We have no option but to vote. We call on the international community to support us and on the Democrats worldwide to help us protect the rights that are threatened in Catalun, such as freedom of expression and the right to vote “.

A recent statement from Barcelona says: “The FC Barcelona, fully respecting its different members, will continue to support the will of the majority of the Catalan population and will do so in a civil, peaceful and exemplary manner. “ /IndesksOnline/