Luis Enrique: Barcelona more than a club

Barca won their appeal for the ban on Estelada flags – typically associated with Catalan independence – being waved at the Vicente Calderon to be revoked, and Enrique felt “the most logical decision” was made as he looked ahead to his side’s match against Sevilla.

“[On Esteladas], I’m not surprised about anything in this country. I think that, ultimately, the most logical decision was made and one which respected the freedom of expression.

“I don’t like mixing politics and football. The club are more than a club for many reasons, but especially for our understanding of football, our attacking play and issues related to the game.

“The club are more than a club, not only for Catalan society, but also for Asturian fans, Andalusian fans, Japanese fans or Chinese fans.

“We have the idea that we’re more than a football club. After that, we respect all ideologies within the freedom of expression, but all of that doesn’t necessarily equate to violence.”

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