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The program of Intereconomía TV issued a statement rejecting the position and attitude applied by the journalistic body of Catalunya.

The sports program 'Punto Pelota' issued a statement Friday in which it denied the statement of the College of Journalists of Catalunya which led to the withdrawal of accreditation by the FC Barcelona.

In the text offered by the program of Intereconomía TV, we review chronologically the sequence of events that led to the dramatic final determination of the club azulgrana and claimed that the show's host, Josep Pedrerol, and explained what happened in the show 'Estrelles del Fubol Català' last Thursday night, a week-ago, which went so far as to apologize to Barça and managers "who might have felt offended" by the report.

In a statement issued Thursday, "PuntoPelota" four basic claims:

First, the journalists of the program "reject the unworthy and unwise full statement from the Association of Journalists of Catalunya that is designed to support censorship by an institution such as FC Barcelona sports, attributing false and nonexistent violations of its Code of Ethics" while not hesitate to "denounce the College of Journalists of Catalunya just took the version" of Barça "ignoring and refusing to even contact with the party responsible for the program." A situation that, as 'Punto Pelota' is "worse" after the spokesman Toni Freixa on 8TV in which "made ​​the mistake of talking about 'bug', and shamelessly showing absolute ignorance of what happened."

Other points of discussion are focused on "abuse is performed by the Association of Journalists" and "surprising position" after "so far had shown an absolute silence in pensions made ​​from superior to gravity."

Finally, journalists Intereconomía TV program "reaffirm their commitment to the Right to Information and Freedom of Expression" and denounced the "unseemly and shameful submission of the current management of the College of Journalists of Catalonia interests that violate the free practice of the profession and cause distress to journalists. " (via SPORT)

Santi Nolla, director of Mundo Deportivo, gives his opinion on the controversy over the veto Barça program Punto Pelota and accusations that its director, Josep Pedrerol, poured on him and MD.

The director recalls the veto MD Real Madrid to the editor Óscar Zárate in 2002 and that any media or any reporters covering today's Real Madrid solidarity with our newspaper.

Nolla explained that in the famous poll published on our website at any time we speak of "veto" but whether "Barça should be reported." "We do a survey for people to opine, that there is freedom of expression," he argues.

There is not any paripé type with anybody, what there is is journalism", he leaves very clear a Santi Nolla that appreciates to Point Ball the publicity that he/she has carried out of Mundo Deportivo. "If we are guilty it is of giving news", he assured. (via MD)

Barça spokesman states in the program '8aldia' that "we understand that the practice of the program for the information is not correct."
Freixa also considers that the statement issued by the COPE "to us is a victory."

Toni Freixa, spokesman for the board of FC Barcelona, said they must "protect the honor of the Barça" and that the program 'PuntoPelota', which the club withdrew accreditation last Friday, "over the line" after the episodes with the president of L'Hospitalet and the attempt to read the lips of Pep Guardiola and Gerard Piqué in training the next day.

Speaking to the program '8aldia' on 8TV Josep Cuni, Freixa explained that "we understand that the practice of the program for the information is not correct and we have the right to defend our honor." "There's a line that can not happen," he reiterated while admitting that "we are not one to illustrate what to do journalism, Col College of Journalists and issued a statement about it."

"We knew that the President of L'Hospitalet was trying to get information for Punto Pelota" acknowledged azulgrana spokesman and added that "the camera that he was shot, no one imagined it was grabándonos or the president of L 'Hospitalet wearing a microphone. "

About the lawsuit to Cadena COPE by doping allegations, Toni Freixa has said that the statement issued on Monday by the episcopal station "for us is a victory." "We would like the applicant had said who his source but Real Madrid is not part of the process," he added.

After being asked about why do we act in the cases of two media and sports violence not employed by some Madrid players in recent classics, the spokesman of the board of the Barça argued that "if we had reported Pepe the Single Judge would not have acted because they said it acted because there was no injury. "

About Pep Guardiola and possible renewal, Freixa explained that "we have the best coach and we want to continue". "You have to leave work Guardiola quiet. It is normal that after four years holding the maximum pressure in doubt on a personal level" mentioned above recognize that Pep "is working and planning with Zubizarreta next season. We are not leaving to work although this does not mean it's going to continue but it is the best coach out there. " (via MD)

The journalist also questioned who sets the limits of ethics in the practice of the profession.

The program director 'Pelota Punto', Josep Pedrerol, considered the decision to remove FC Barcelona credentials to the journalists of the program is "persecution" and wondered, "Who sets the boundaries of ethics?".

Pedrerol, who works as a commentator on the program 'El amb Matí Manel Fuentes' by 'Catalunya Ràdio', said the withdrawal of credentials "is a warning to mariners." El Catalan journalist recalled that "on Thursday said that maybe we were wrong with the story on the club" conducted in collaboration with the president of l'Hospitalet, Miguel Garcia, "but the idea was being playful."

In the aforementioned report, a chamber program was Garcia that after discussion with reporters, trying to elicit successively Andoni Zubizarreta, Toni Freixa and Josep Maria Bartomeu what was the status of negotiations for the renewal of Josep Guardiola . "In 'PuntoPelota' we are too dumb and too honest. The images are not recorded in a private place and do not use hidden camera, "he said the program director for whom" we have done nothing special "and in his opinion this is" a funny story. "

Pedrerol explained that in recent days has spoken to some of the leaders of the boat and "a manager told me that the penalty of Barça will not only for us." The journalist also launched a series of questions: "Why did not anyone call me to retire of Barça accreditation? Why are the media cave? Is it a warning to sailors? ".

FC Barcelona conditioned the return of authorization to attend the press conference for the program to apologize to the entity. "It is more important an apology without threats, as I did on Thursday, not now, that may seem opportunistic," said the director of 'PuntoPelota'. (via SPORT)

Both organizations issued statements to the newspaper regarding the suspension of accreditation to Intereconomía by FC Barcelona.

The Col · legi of Journalists of Catalunya, FC Barcelona who referred the decision to withdraw accreditation to Intereconomia TV, recalled in a statement that the information must be "lawfully obtain."

Excerpt from the statement:

"The Col legi of Journalists rejects the fraudulent methods to get information. These bad practices discredit the practice of journalism that most information professionals strive to perform in an ethical and serious. We also regret that there are other people that lend themselves to collaborate with iletítimos methods of some journalists to get information at any price. Otherwise we can not admit that there are means to abuse reiteradmente of such fraudulent practices. "

For its part, the FeSP (Federation of Unions of Journalists), believes that FC Barcelona "will not be assuming attitudes that violate the right to inform."

So reads part of his statement:

"The Federation of Unions of Journalists (FeSP) can not but regret that such decisions are taken too often by sports clubs and other associations that are considered validated to place limits on freedom of information for disagreeing with the approach certain means.

The thought FeSP malpractice that allegedly incurred 'Intereconomía TV'-to be reprehensible and unacceptable, does not justify the decision of the club, let alone that this is considered capable of elucidating on the implementation of the ethical responsibilities of journalists. " (via SPORT)

Barça has denounced Punto Pelota before the Col · legi of Journalists de Catalunya for "violating the code of ethics" and "damage the image of our institution." The club azulgrana has also decided to suspend "the use of press passes that give access to the facilities" to Intereconomia TV Club just how he had advanced Mundo Deportivo.

"FC Barcelona has brought to the attention the Col · legi of Journalists of Catalunya practices that I've actually used the program Punto Pelota de Intereconomía TV, as the club believes that violate the code of ethics the Col · legi's image and damage our institution.

Later, FC Barcelona has suspended the use of media accreditation for TV Intereconomía giving access to the facilities of our Club, until it is restored from prejudice to its image with a public apology and stated in writing that these practices not repeat again.

FC Barcelona respects and informative editorial content in any medium, provided it does not violate the declaration of principles of journalism code of ethics contained in the Col · legid of Journalists of Catalunya ".

Meanwhile, Intereconomia TV program, has published on its website and in its official Twitter account a letter in which he says that "Barça censorship freedom of speech a violation of fundamental rights of the Spanish Constitution." (via MD)


[Barça withdrew accreditation to 'PuntoPelota']
FC Barcelona official made ​​a statement in which he announced that press accreditation withdrawn Intereconomia TV up to replenish the damage to the club with a public apology and to ensure that the latest actions are not repeated.

'PuntoPelota' and Intereconomía TV have been punished for FC Barcelona and will not have credentials to access the club.

Barça made ​​official his decision in a statement announcing that the situation will remain until the club is not recovered from the injury suffered in his image with a public apology and stated in writing that the past practices are not repeated again.

The filming of images of leaders of Barça in the show 'Estrelles del Futbol Català' with Miguel Garcia, president of L'Hospitalet, as a reporter 'infiltrated' trying to extract information and try to read the lips of coaching Barca in the final open training were the drops that filled the cup of patience of the directive.

Barça confirmed that informed the 'Col legi de Periodistes de Catalunya' the latest practices Intereconomía TV program, considering that "violate the code of ethics of the school and damage the image of our institution." (via SPORT)

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)