According to Sport, Barcelona had originally planned to honour the World Cup-winning players together with the Spanish Football Federation before the match against Athletic Bilbao, but this ceremony was already at risk of being cancelled even before the police violence incident in Elche.

After Barcelona announced the tribute plan, there were many dissenting voices from club members and those around them. Concerns also began to emerge within the club that a large number of Catalan independence flags could appear at Camp Nou, and that fans might boo the Spanish national team's World Cup performance.

On 25 August 2010, Barcelona's only arrangement for the World Cup winners was for eight World Cup-winning players from South Africa to make their final appearance at the Trofeu Gàmper squad presentation ceremony, and the World Cup trophy did not even appear on the Camp Nou pitch. That day, however, Barcelona held a major tribute ceremony for Ronaldinho, who returned wearing a Milan shirt.

The Elche incident further heightened the club's concerns. At that time, a Barcelona member was beaten after their Catalan independence flag was confiscated by the Spanish National Police.

Ultimately, Barcelona cancelled the World Cup winners' tribute ceremony under public pressure. During Barcelona's match against Athletic Bilbao, thousands of Catalan independence flags appeared in the stands at Camp Nou.

Tradotto dall'IA.

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