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RFEF Investigates Barcelona's Pursuit of Julián Alvarez
31 Jul
Summary
- RFEF investigates Barcelona's alleged illegal approach for Julián Alvarez.
- Atlético Madrid claims Barcelona initiated contact without permission.
- Potential FIFA transfer ban looms over Barcelona's conduct.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has initiated an investigation into Barcelona's conduct concerning the transfer pursuit of Julián Alvarez. This action follows a formal complaint lodged by Atlético Madrid on June 30, alleging an illegal approach outside the transfer window.
Atlético's complaint accuses Barcelona of 'tapping up' the player by contacting those around him without prior permission. They also allege a 'smear campaign' and the spread of 'fake news' to destabilize Alvarez and pressure Atlético.
This situation draws parallels to a 2019 RFEF case involving Antoine Griezmann, where Barcelona faced a minor fine. However, Atlético's firmer stance on Alvarez suggests a potentially more severe punishment this time.
Possible consequences for Barcelona range from fines to a more severe sanction like a FIFA transfer ban, depending on the disciplinary committee's findings.
