FC Barcelona is weighing a potential cancellation of the scheduled tribute honoring the FIFA World Cup champions at the Spotify Camp Nou. The ceremony now hangs in the balance in response to recent allegations of police brutality involving a club supporter in Elche. According to reports from RAC1, club officials and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) are reviewing whether to proceed with the pre-match event ahead of Thursday’s fixture.
Camp Nou tribute hangs in the balance
Internal police review draws scrutiny
The controversy stems from clashes involving National Police officers and Barcelona supporters last Sunday in Elche. Speaking on Tuesday, Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska confirmed that the law enforcement actions are currently under internal review by the police force.
Honoring eight World Cup winners
Originally, the tribute was designed to celebrate eight Barcelona players who secured the World Cup trophy: Joan Garcia, Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsí, Gavi, Pedri, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal, and Rodri Hernández. The itinerary called for the players to display the trophy and receive applause from the home crowd prior to kickoff. However, executive discussions between club leadership and the RFEF are expected to finalize a decision regarding the ceremony.
Hostile receptions across La Liga venues
At San Mamés, Athletic Club of Bilbao hosted a recognition ceremony for its World Cup winners—Unai Simón, Aymeric Laporte, and Nico Williams—alongside Luis de la Fuente. Portions of the home crowd greeted the players and the manager with loud whistles and jeers.
Stakeholders assess fallout before kickoff
The RFEF and FC Barcelona are slated to reach a definitive agreement on the status of Thursday’s ceremony. As matchday approaches, the planned celebration at the Spotify Camp Nou remains on uncertain ground while stakeholders assess the fallout from the events in Elche.
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