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Gerard Pique booed off pitch while training with Spain

Gerard Pique booed off pitch while training with Spain

A Spanish national football open training session finished early after Gerard Pique was taunted by fans. Pique walked off with his team mates after 25 minutes due to the crowd booing and shouting at him. The Barcelona centre back took part in the controversial Catalonia independence referendum which the government deems illegal. Oct 3, 2017
Catalonia officials claim that 90 percent voted in favour of independence from Spain

Catalonia officials claim that 90 percent voted in favour of independence from Spain

Catalonia officials have claimed that 90 percent voted in favour of independence from Spain in the controversial referendum that took place on 1 October. They also said the voter turn out was over 40 percent despite violent clashes with police.  It is reported that more than 700 people were hurt as a result of violence. The vote for independence, which has not been recognised by the Spanish Prime Minister, has caused the largest constitutional rift in decades. Oct 2, 2017
Hundreds injured in violence over Catalonia referendum

Hundreds injured in violence over Catalonia referendum

Violence has erupted in Spain during the Catalonia and amp;#39;s referendum on independence from Spain on October 1. Thousands have turned up to vote after the Spanish government deemed the vote illegal. The footage shows police using riot gear and batons to keep protestors away, injuring several people. Use of rubber bullets has been reported. Oct 1, 2017
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