Catalan Identity Quotes

I am Catalan. Catalonia had the first democratic Parliament much before England. And it was in my country where there was a beginning of united nations. At that time—the eleventh Century—they met in Toulouse—today in France—to speak about peace, because the Catalonian people of that time were already against war. That is why, the United Nations, which work only for the ideal of peace, are in my heart, because everything relating to peace goes directly there.

Millions of Spaniards have Catalonia in their hearts.

The independence project in Catalonia is... a peaceful revolution, carried out in suit, shirt, and tie.

For me, a Catalan, who plays for Barca, for me to play in Madrid - that would be very difficult.

I think, for Catalonia, FC Barcelona means a lot because it is one of the top clubs in the world, and that means that it's a way to show what Catalonia is in the world.

I think the Catalonian people really identify with Barcelona - the fans are really proud of the team and the club.

I am and feel Catalan.

Legend has it that when Franco's troops crushed Catalonia in 1939, relegating it for the next thirty-five years to abuse and neglect, one of his generals was asked what more he could possibly want now that he had Barcelona.

The group of players that you see in the Barca dressing room is unique. There are a lot of homegrown players and others who really care for Barcelona a lot as well.

Barcelona, of course, it is part of me.