Barcelona fined €602 over approach for Atlético Madrid’s Álvarez.
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Barcelona have been fined €602 by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) following a complaint by Atlético Madrid over the Catalan club’s approach for Argentine striker Julián Álvarez.
The sanction followed Atlético’s allegation that Barcelona contacted the forward, who remains under contract with the Madrid club until June 2030, without first notifying them in writing of their intention to negotiate a transfer.
According to Reuters, the RFEF imposed the fine under Article 133 of its regulations, which covers minor breaches of regulatory obligations. Atlético had lodged complaints with both the Spanish federation and FIFA over Barcelona’s alleged approach. FIFA declined to consider the case, stating that it lacked jurisdiction. The disciplinary proceedings established that a conversation took place between Álvarez’s agent, Fernando Hidalgo, and Barcelona sporting director Deco on May 15, 2026, before Atlético received written communication on May 28.
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