Manchester City manager,Pep Guardiola, is reportedly under investigation by the Spanish police for "rebellion" during the controversial Catalan referendum.
Spain has undergone a turbulent few months following the autonomous region's decision to carry out a referendum, despite being told not to.
City boss, Guardiola, has always been a staunch supporter of his native, Catalonia, and was never shy to speak about the injustice he felt over the treatment of those who attempted to register their vote.
Spanish media, El Nacional, reveal he is among a group of names under investigation for "rebelling" against the government after he read a pro-independence manifesto to supporters during a march on June 11.
An official statement read: "The manifesto was read by Josep Guardiola and was done so to mobilise all the supporters of independence."
The unofficial referendum was a huge concern throughout Europe due to the civil unrest it caused.
Supporters of independence were violently prevented from casting their vote by police ordered by the Spanish government who had prohibited the vote, deeming it "illegal."
The day itself caused major issues on the Spanish football calendar, with Barcelona forced to play their home match against Las Palmas behind closed doors.
It ended in a 3-0 victory for the Catalans, but the visitors stoked controversy when they played with shirts bearing the Spanish flag.
Along with Guardiola, the leaders of the various pro-independence parties are also under investigation.
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