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Former Barça coach can only wear symbol supporting political prisoners before and after league games

The Man City manager wore symbol of solidarity with jailed Catalan leaders but football association states it is breach of regulations

Another Lionel Messi special is enough for Barça to see off determined opponents who fought for the win right to the very end

Wondrous Messi free kick puts Catalans in command but Islanders level up from the spot and the gap at the top of the table is cut to five points

English football association says symbol supporting imprisoned Catalan officials breaches regulations

Football coach describes current situation as “frightening” because “it can happen to anyone”

Barcelona defender critical of political situation in Catalonia during event to extend his contract until 2022

Barça equal club record by going unbeaten in first 21 games of the season following a comeback home win thanks to second half goals from Suárez and Messi

Barça dominate in Cornellà but fail to find the net as the home side snatch a winner three minutes from the end. But there’s still the second leg at Camp Nou to come…

La Liga curse at Anoeta broken as blaugranas secure first league win there since May 2007 thanks to a Paulinho goal, a Suárez brace, and a Messi free-kick

Ernesto Valverde's men kick off the New Year in La Liga with an impressive team performance and goals from Messi, Suárez and Paulinho

Luis Suárez (2) and Paulinho (2) provide four goals, but there could have been many more on a pulsating night of football at the Camp Nou

Ernesto Valverde’s homecoming ends without score, but it’s no Greek tragedy as Barça remain well in command in Group D

Goals from Messi and Paulinho split the teams in Bilbao to ensure the Catalans stay four points clear at the top of the Liga table

Goals by Paco Alcácer, Gerard Deulofeu, and José Arnáiz headline 3–0 win and prove Barça's depth in Cup opener