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Esteladas: Not a Joke

Police continue to confiscate Catalan independence flags from Barcelona fans entering Spanish stadiums, a controversial practice that resurfaced despite a 2016 court ruling.

Spanish authorities maintain restrictions on Catalan flags, continuing a trend that began in 2016 when the Madrid Government delegation banned esteladas from the Copa del Rey final.

However, a judge ruled in favor of Barça members who sued, overturning the ban and authorizing the flags. Despite this legal victory, police continue to seize the banners from fans attempting to enter stadiums. sweetbonanza.qpon