Footballer Alexia Putellas, basketball player Pau Gasol honored with Creus de Sant Jordi
Former TV3 director, Mort & Phil creator and pop rock band Els Pets also recognized for outstanding civic and cultural contribution to Catalonia
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Superstar requests to leave on a free transfer but FC Barcelona says contract clause enabling it expired on June 10
Former parliament speaker forgoes civil distinction over Twitter row
Núria de Gispert gives up prestigious Creu de Sant Jordi award after reposting tweets comparing unionist politicians to pigs