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Editorial: El Mundo

  • The integration of Euskadi into the International Federation of Basque Pelota could enable it to compete as an independent country, setting a worrying precedent.
  • This decision has been taken in an unclear way and appears to be a concession made by the Government to PNV.
  • The Spanish Federation of Pelota lost its voting rights due to a sanction against its president, and the inclusion of Basque Country was not on the Assembly's agenda.
  • An unusual situation might arise where Basque and Spanish national teams might compete against each other.
  • Sport is considered an ideal stage for the ambitions of separatism, seeking international recognition and domination of public spaces.
  • The Superior Sports Council (CSD) will have to take into account the political background issues and decide upon the viability of a Basque national team.

Conclusion: This is a delicate situation going beyond the sports world, with significant implications for Spanish politics and the aspirations of Basque separatists. This matter requires careful analysis and decision-making from the CSD and the Spanish Government.