Barcelona have agreed to withdraw an appeal against fines imposed by UEFA last year after their supporters waved pro-Catalan independence flags at two matches, European soccer's governing body said on Monday.

A Spanish judge on Friday overturns a controversial ban on Barcelona fans flying Catalan separatist flags at Sunday's Copa del Rey final against Sevilla in Madrid.

Lionel Messi posted a cryptic Instagram message on Friday as he continues his recovery from a knee injury.

Catalonia may not be a state, but it can count on a small and symbolic red and blue army in the form of European football champions Barcelona.

Athletic Bilbao win the Spanish Supercopa after beating Barcelona by an aggregate score of 5-1.