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Paramedics attend a protestor during clashes with police in Barcelona, Spain, early Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. Catalonia's separatist leader vowed Thursday to hold a new vote to secede from Spain in less than two years as the embattled northeastern region grapples with a wave of violence that has tarnished a movement proud of its peaceful activism. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Marches and strikes rattle Catalonia amid separatist anger

By ARITZ PARRA and EMILIO MORENATTI - Associated Press

Barcelona's Lionel Messi, right, vies for the ball with Sevilla's Daniel Carrico during Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Sevilla at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

‘Clásico’ match between Barcelona and Real Madrid postponed

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Paramedics attend a protestor during clashes with police in Barcelona, Spain, early Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. Catalonia's separatist leader vowed Thursday to hold a new vote to secede from Spain in less than two years as the embattled northeastern region grapples with a wave of violence that has tarnished a movement proud of its peaceful activism. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

The Latest: Protesters battle police in chaos-hit Barcelona

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Timeline of Catalan separatism that has rocked Spain

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde sits prior Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Sevilla at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. Barcelona won 4-0. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Barcelona vs. Real Madrid likely to be moved to December

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Right wing pro-Spanish unity supporters challenge police officers during a demonstration in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019. Catalonia's separatist leader vowed Thursday to hold a new vote to secede from Spain in less than two years as the embattled northeastern region grapples with a wave of violence that has tarnished a movement proud of its peaceful activism. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

The Latest: Catalan separatists battle police in Barcelona

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FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 file photo, Barcelona's Ansu Fati controls the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Granada at the Los Carmenes stadium in Granada, Spain. Ansu Fati, the talented forward who made his debut with Barcelona this season, has quickly attracted everyone’s attention in Spain and is already touted by many as the next big thing for “La Roja.” (AP Photo/Miguel Morenatti, File)

Teenager Ansu Fati becomes next promising star in Spain

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde sits prior Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Sevilla at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. Barcelona won 4-0. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Barcelona coach wants Real Madrid to play in Catalan capital

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FILE - In this March 2, 2019 file photo, Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, left, goes head to head with Real defender Sergio Ramos as they argue during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona at the Bernabeu stadium in Madrid. The Spanish football league on Wednesday Oct. 16. 2019, has asked the Spanish football federation to change the location of the match between Barcelona and Real Madrid to avoid it coinciding with plans for a separatist rally. The league wants the federation to shift the match to Madrid. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, File)

League wants to move Barcelona-Madrid game to avoid protests

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Policemen in riot gear move past a burning barricade during clashes with protestors in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. Spain's Supreme Court on Monday convicted 12 former Catalan politicians and activists for their roles in a secession bid in 2017, a ruling that immediately inflamed independence supporters in the wealthy northeastern region. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Police, protesters clash in Catalonia for 3rd night

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

A protestors raises his fist at police across a burning barricade during clashes between protestors and police in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. Thousands of Catalan separatists are protesting for a second straight day over the Spanish court ruling that imprisoned nine independence leaders and the conviction of three others. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

The Latest: Spanish PM says he will stand firm amid violence

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In this Monday, Oct. 14, 2019 photo, a Spanish police talks to a pro-independence protester during a demonstration at El Prat airport, outskirts of Barcelona, Spain. Riot police engaged in a running battle with angry protesters outside Barcelona's airport Monday after Spain's Supreme Court convicted 12 separatist leaders of illegally promoting the wealthy Catalonia region's independence and sentenced nine of them to prison. (AP Photo/Joan Mateu)

Catalan protesters, police clash for second straight night

By ARITZ PARRA and RENATA BRITO - Associated Press

A man waves an Estelada pro Catalonia independence flag during a protest in Brussels, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. New disruptions to Catalonia's transportation network on Tuesday followed a night of clashes between activists and police over the conviction of separatist leaders, as Spanish authorities announced an investigation into the group organizing the protests. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

The Latest: Imprisoned Catalan activist aims for amnesty law

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People wearing yellow ribbons in support of jailed pro-independence politicians and carrying Estelada pro-independence flags protest in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Oct. 14, 2019. Spain's Supreme Court on Monday convicted 12 former Catalan politicians and activists for their roles in a secession bid in 2017, a ruling that immediately inflamed independence supporters in the wealthy northeastern region. Poster reads in Catalan, General Strike. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Spain hands Catalans lengthy prison terms over secession bid

By Aritz Parra and Ciaran Giles - Associated Press

Supreme Court judge Manuel Marchena, centre, arrives at the court in Madrid, Spain, Monday, Oct. 14, 2019. Spain's Supreme Court is set to rule on a rebellion and sedition trial against a dozen Catalan politicians and activists who were key protagonists in Catalonia's Oct. 1, 2017, independence referendum. (AP Photo/Paul White)

The Latest: 37 injured, 108 flights canceled in Barcelona

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Barcelona's Lionel Messi, right, shoots the ball next to Sevilla's Ever Banega during Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Sevilla at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. Messi scored once in Barcelona's 4-0 victory. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Messi says he considered leaving Barcelona after tax problem

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Barcelona's Lionel Messi, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's fourth goal during Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Sevilla at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. Messi scored once in Barcelona's 4-0 victory. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Messi scores 1st goal of season as Barca beats Sevilla 4-0

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Barcelona's Luis Suarez celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the group F Champions League soccer match between F.C. Barcelona and Inter Milan at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Suárez scores 2 to give Barca 2-1 comeback win over Inter

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Pro-independence demonstrators, some of them holding flares, march as they take part in a demonstration in Girona, Spain, Tuesday Oct. 1, 2019. A few hundred Catalan secession supporters are marching in the northeastern city of Girona to mark two years since a banned independence referendum that shook Spanish politics. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Thousands march as Catalonia marks secession vote date

By JOSEPH WILSON and ARITZ PARRA - Associated Press

Barcelona's Gerard Pique, left, and Granada's Roberto Soldado fight for the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Granada at the Los Carmenes stadium in Granada, Spain, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Miguel Morenatti)

Pique expresses his anger with Barcelona board

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press