Barcelona fined for approach to Alvarez without notifying Atletico

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 21:50 · Archive

Barcelona have been fined €602 by the Spanish FA following Atletico Madrid's complaint over contact made with striker Julian Alvarez.

Barcelona have been fined €602 (£503) by the Spanish FA following Atletico Madrid's complaint that the club approached striker Julian Alvarez without first notifying them in writing. The fine was issued under Article 133 of the Spanish federation's regulations. Atletico also took the matter to Fifa, which declared it had no jurisdiction over the case.

Alvarez remained at Atletico and is under contract until June 2030. The 26-year-old had expressed his desire to join Barcelona during an interview in the summer, saying he wanted to 'fulfil his dream' of playing for the club. He was also linked with Arsenal but stayed at Atletico.

Alvarez has been frequently booed by Atletico's home supporters this season. However, he received a standing ovation from sections of the crowd after scoring the winning goal against Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday. Following that victory, which moved Atletico within two points of LaLiga leaders Barcelona, Alvarez apologised to the fans. 'It was a mistake. I understand why the fans are angry,' he said. 'If I were a fan, I'd be angry too. Especially given how they've supported me since I arrived.'

How it is being reported

• Barcelona fined £503 over their approach for Atlético Madrid star ÁlvarezAtlético accused Barcelona during summer chase Striker now rebuilding his reputation with fans Barcelona’s pursuit of Julián Álvarez came at a modest cost on Tuesday after the Spanish FA fined the club €602 (£503) following a complaint by Atlético Madrid over contact with the striker. Atlético accused Barcelona of approaching the Argentine, whose contract runs until June 2030, without first notifying them in writing. Continue reading...The Guardian · 27 Oct, 23:18
• Barcelona fined £503 over approach for AlvarezBarcelona are fined 602 euros (£503) following a complaint by Atletico Madrid over contact the club made with striker Julian Alvarez.BBC Sport · 27 Oct, 21:38
• Barcelona fined by Spanish FA over Julian Alvarez pursuit after Atletico Madrid complaintJulian Alvarez ended up staying at Atletico Madrid despite significant interest from BarcelonaIndependent Sport · 27 Oct, 20:55

In this story: Barcelona · Atletico Madrid · Julian Alvarez · Spanish FA · Fifa · Argentina

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