FC Barcelona announcement

The Club has informed the Association of Journalists of Catalonia of the practices employed the Punto Pelota program. FC Barcelona has suspended press accreditation for Intereconomía TV.

FC Barcelona has informed the Association of Journalists of Catalonia of the practices that have recently been employed by Intereconomía TV’s Punto Pelota program. The Club believes that these practices violate the Association’s code of ethics and damage the image of our institution.

Furthermore, FC Barcelona has suspended Intereconomía TV’s press accreditation that gives access to the Club’s facilities until restitution is made for the damage inflicted on the Club’s image. The Club demands a public apology and assurance that these practices will not be employed in future.

FC Barcelona respects the content produced by any communication outlet, provided that statements made do not not violate the principles of journalism as stated in the code of ethics established by the Association of Journalists of Catalonia. (via FCBarcelona.com)