The future of La Liga if Catalonia gains independence

World Today

Catalonian independence parties did well in last month’s elections, and they hope their victory will spur a separation from Spain. If that happens, major sporting fixtures may be in jeopardy. The annual matches between Spain’s leading football clubs, Barcelona and Real Madrid, could be off the calendar. Officials threaten to bar teams from an independent Catalonia from Spain’s La Liga. CCTV’s Dan Williams reports from Barcelona’s stadium.