The Spanish government is holding a special cabinet meeting to deal with the crisis after Catalonia's president Carles Puigdemont wrote Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy a letter threatening a formal declaration of independence. Bartomeu previously said the club members would be able to help decide Barcelona's future but speaking at the annual general meeting, the president was clear about his preferred option. That's why, to all the socios (members), I say that we want to continue playing in La Liga and, as of today, our participation [in La Liga] is guaranteed. "It's mutually beneficial for La Liga and Barcelona for that link to continue." "We know that Barca is 'more than a club' and must be a space for harmony and respect," added Bartomeu.

Source: bd News24 October 21, 2017 11:37 UTC