The Catalan Football Federation announced that a new tournament called the “Cup of the Catalan Lands” would be held. It was said that teams from Catalonia, Valencia, the Balearic Islands and Andorra would take part. This was reported by euro-football.rureports.
The announcement, delivered in an official tone, quickly generated strong interest among fans. However, a few hours later the federation added that the statement had been a joke, which triggered sharp public backlash.
In the comments, fans described the federation’s move as disrespectful, with some calling it “mocking Catalan identity.” It was noted that in a region with a strong political undertone, where the issue of secession from Spain is constantly debated, such an ill-judged joke can also provoke a harsh reaction.
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