Gabriel Rufián is a Catalan politician, MP for Barcelona and spokesperson for Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC), the Catalan independence party. Known for his punchy replies, he did not hesitate to link politics and football during an interview with the daily Mark.
Rufián is not shy about expressing his strong opinions when it comes to the Spanish national team.“Obviously the Spanish national team is made up of the best players in the country. But let’s be clear: without the Catalans and the Basques, they wouldn’t even win against Senegal. With all due respect to Senegal. » A little aside on Lamine Yamal, Rufián takes out the gloves.
Not to fight, but to protect the young player: “First of all, because it’s complicated to come from where he comes from and probably endure everything he had to endure in terms of pressure. Then, because it is criticized and targeted by fascism, which makes it all the more touching. »
