Spanish Federation fines Barcelona €602 in Julián Álvarez case

The Spanish Football Federation has fined Barcelona €602 over improper contact with Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez, closing the probe opened on Atlético's complaint.

• The investigation opened in late July after Atlético filed a complaint alleging Barcelona negotiated with Álvarez during his contractual protection period without written notice.
• The Spanish Football Federation based the fine on Article 133, which punishes minor infractions, while FIFA declined to investigate for lack of jurisdiction.
• Álvarez, under contract with Atlético until June 2030, carries a €500 million release clause, and Barcelona president Joan Laporta had said coach Hansi Flick wanted the striker.
• A similar 2019 dispute over Antoine Griezmann's transfer to Barcelona ended with a €300 fine.