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11.09.2008 12:06

Barça, present at the Catalan National Day celebrations

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As is customary, FC Barcelona took part in the commemoration of the 11th of September, the Catalan national day, this Thursday morning at the statue of Rafael Casanova.

At half past ten in the morning, a representation of the club, led by the president, Joan Laporta, made its traditional floral tribute before the statue of Rafael Casanova. Jaume Ferrer, Joan Franquesa, Xavier Bagués, Jacint Borràs and Joseph Anton Colomer also represented the board of directors.

Representation of coaches and players

A representation of players and coaches from the club’s football teams, basketball team, roller hockey team, handball team and the five-a-side team also took part in this act of homage to commemorate the Catalan national day. The managers Pep Guardiola, Manolo Cadenas, Quim Paüls and Marc Carmona were there along with the players David Barrufet, Iker Romero, Roger Grimau, Albert Jorquera and Chico.

Barça and Catalonia

The Barça delegation were welcomed with applause from those present at the floral tribute to the statue of Rafael Casanovas. Joan Laporta thanked them for this gesture and emphasised FC Barcelona’s commitment to Catalonia and Catalan culture: “Thank you for the welcome, because FC Barcelona does a lot for the country and we, in our own way, have a deep rooted Catalan identity. FC Barcelona does everything necessary to promote the Catalan culture. We have put on shows to prove this fact and it is really good to see how people recognise this”.