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Two possible loopholes to keep club in Spanish league

Barça could stay in La Liga despite Catalan independence

Ramón Fuentes 10/04/2012

 

If Catalonia were to gain independence from Spain it would mean that FC Barcelona would have to leave the LFP (National Professional Football League) with immediate effect. While the matter may be a distant possibility that has not been studied by both the LFP and the RFEF (Royal Spanish Football Federation), the regulations on the issue are clear and concise. However, there may be a solution.

In order to be able to participate in official competitions in Spain, football clubs must be affiliated to the Spanish Football Federation through their corresponding territorial Federations.

There would be two regulation escape routes for Barça which would allow the club to continue being affiliated by the Spanish Football Federation and thus continue playing in La Liga. One of these options would be to become affiliated in a territorial Federation in Catalonia. This option comes under regulation as something exceptional that would have to be approved by the Board of the RFEF. In other words, the club would be able to participate in La Liga, affiliated to the Federations of Aragon, Valencia or any other zone.

However, this is not the only alternative. The other option would be to benefit from the exceptional situation that the Principality of Andorra has, which allows participation in the Spanish league. The Andorra side currently plays in the Segunda División B. This option would therefore be feasible, as Catalonia, despite being an independent country, depends on sport in relation to Spanish legislation and its Federation.