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Espanyol players refuse to play in first minute as ref protest

Espanyol's players refused to play in the first minute of their clash with Almería yesterday.

The players held a protest against the refereeing decisions this season. The pericos are angry as they consider these decisions have seen the Catalans relegated to the Segunda Division.

Espanyol chose not to play the first minute against Almería in protest.

The match eventually resumed and finished 3-3 on the day.

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