"I am an independentist, but when Spain plays I want them to win for the Barça players and for Catalans". This phrase often echoes on our terraces from friends, acquaintances, or even some political party members. There are also those who say: "I don't feel Spanish, but I like their football". This Sunday, in the Spain - Saudi Arabia match on the second day of the World Cup, many Catalans will once again experience this apparent contradiction: separating their disaffection towards the State from the euphoria for the goals of Luis de la Fuente's team. The ball seems to have the ability to blur strongly defined ideological lines in ninety minutes.