Barcelona handed $670 fine for approaching Atletico’s Alvarez
Summary
The Spanish football federation fined Barcelona 602 euros ($670) after Atletico Madrid complained that Barcelona contacted striker Julian Alvarez without notifying the club in writing. FIFA said it had no jurisdiction over Atletico’s separate complaint. Alvarez later apologized for saying he wanted to play for Barcelona and scored Atletico’s winner against Deportivo La Coruna.Key Facts
- The Spanish federation imposed the fine under Article 133 of its regulations.
- Atletico said Barcelona approached Alvarez without first notifying the club in writing.
- FIFA said it had no jurisdiction over Atletico’s complaint.
- Alvarez’s Atletico contract runs until June 2030.
- Alvarez apologized for saying in a 2026 World Cup interview that he wanted to fulfill his dream of playing for Barcelona.
- Alvarez scored the winning goal against Deportivo La Coruna, his second consecutive match with a goal.
- Alvarez joined Atletico from Manchester City in 2024 in a deal worth up to 95 million euros.
- Alvarez has scored 51 goals in 115 appearances for Atletico, after scoring 36 goals in 103 appearances for Manchester City.
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