Barcelona Handed €602 Fine over Alvarez Approach
Barcelona were sanctioned after Atlético Madrid said the club contacted Julián Álvarez without written notice, and FIFA declined to hear the complaint.
- On Oct 27, the Spanish federation fined Barcelona $672 following a complaint by Atletico Madrid regarding contact with Julian Alvarez, citing Article 133 of its regulations.
- Atletico accused Barcelona of approaching the Argentine without written notification; the club also filed a complaint with FIFA, which declared it lacked jurisdiction over the matter.
- During the 2026 World Cup, Alvarez said he "wanted to fulfil his dream" of playing for Barcelona, triggering a transfer dispute that stretched through the summer transfer window.
- Frequently booed this season, Alvarez scored the winner against Deportivo on Saturday and received a standing ovation from sections of the Metropolitano crowd, signaling improved fan relations.
- While Alvarez was linked to Arsenal over the summer, the move failed to materialize; The Gunners instead relied on Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres under Mikel Arteta.
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[Sports Chosun Reporter Noh Joo-hwan] The Spanish Football Federation has fined FC Barcelona 602 euros (approximately 890,000 won) for aggressively pursuing the signing of Julian Alvarez (26, Atletico Madrid), a teammate of Lee Kang-in and an Argentine national team forward. Atletico Madrid filed a complaint with the Spanish Football Federation against their rival club, Barcelona, regarding their contact with Alvarez during this summer's transfe…
Barcelona would refuse to pay the fine of 602 euros (12,522 pesos) for scoring Julián Álvarez when he had a contract with Atlético de Madrid
INCREDIBLE decision by the Spanish football authorities.
The Independent
The Independent (US)Barcelona fined by Spanish FA over Julian Alvarez pursuit after Atletico complaint
Julian Alvarez ended up staying at Atletico Madrid despite significant interest from Barcelona
Channel News Asia
Barcelona handed €602 fine over Alvarez approach
MADRID, Oct 27 : Barcelona's pursuit of Julian Alvarez came at a modest cost on Tuesday after the Spanish FA fined the club €602 ($672) following a complaint by Atletico Madrid over contact with the striker.Atletico accused Barcelona of approaching the Argentine, whose contract runs until June 2030, withou
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