Barcelona Fined €602 Over Improper Contact With Julian Alvarez
· Sports · BBC Sport
The Spanish football association has fined Barcelona €602 following a complaint from Atletico Madrid regarding unauthorized contact with striker Julian Alvarez. Atletico Madrid accused the club of approaching the 26-year-old Argentina international without providing the required written notification. While Atletico also filed a complaint with FIFA, the governing body ruled that it lacked jurisdiction over the matter. Alvarez, who joined Atletico from Manchester City in August 2024 on a six-year deal, recently apologized to fans for past comments expressing a desire to play for Barcelona. The striker has scored 51 goals in 115 appearances for Atletico Madrid.
Why it matters
The ruling clarifies the regulatory boundaries for player recruitment in La Liga and confirms that domestic football associations hold primary authority over such transfer-related disputes.
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