Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Julian Alvarez and the Spanish Football Federation
Thursday
The Spanish Football Federation has opened disciplinary proceedings after Atletico Madrid accused Barcelona of repeatedly approaching Julian Alvarez without permission. Both clubs have been informed of the case and will now have opportunities to present their respective defences.
Federation rules allow fines, match bans or longer suspensions if violations are proven, although no punishment has been decided. The case turns months of transfer speculation into a formal dispute involving Barcelona, Atletico and the Argentina striker.