According to Sport, Barcelona had planned to honor the World Cup-winning players together with the Spanish Football Federation before the match against Athletic Bilbao, but the ceremony was at risk of cancellation even before the Elche police violence incident.

After Barcelona announced the tribute plans, opposition arose among club members and those close to them. Concerns also emerged within the club that numerous Catalan independence flags might appear at Camp Nou, and that fans might boo Spain's national team during the World Cup presentation.

In contrast to the planned tribute, Barcelona's only previous honor for World Cup winners was on August 25, 2010, when eight South African World Cup winners were displayed for their final appearance during the team presentation ceremony at the Gamper Trophy, and the World Cup trophy did not even appear on the Camp Nou pitch. On that occasion, Barcelona held a major tribute ceremony for Ronaldinho, who returned wearing a Milan jersey.

The Elche incident further intensified the club's concerns. During that event, a Barcelona member was beaten after Spanish National Police seized his Catalan independence flag.

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 Camp Nou stands.

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