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Catalan Sport Minister Claims Barcelona Could Choose to Premier League if Region Gains Independence

As the Spanish region of Catalonia continues to fight for independence, the future of FC Barcelona has been thrown into question as the ramifications of the referendum could result in the club switching La Liga for the likes of the Premier League, Ligue 1 or the Serie A.

However, as idyllic as it sounds to have the likes of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez gracing pitches across the Premier League, it is more likely that Spain's top division will alter the rules to allow Catalan sides - Barcelona, Espanyol and Girona - to remain in La Liga like they already do for Andorran clubs.