Barcelona fined for approaching Julián Álvarez

Barcelona received a €602 ($669) fine from the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). The fine was issued because the club approached Julián Álvarez without first notifying Atletico Madrid.

Julián Álvarez (file photo)
File photo: Julián Álvarez. Bryan Berlin / Wikimedia Commons · Photo source · CC BY-SA 4.0

The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has fined Barcelona €602 ($669). This penalty was imposed because Barcelona initiated contact with Julián Álvarez before informing Atletico Madrid of their interest, according to ESPN Soccer.

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