Barcelona challenges player registration Rules Amid Legal dispute
FC Barcelona is set to file an appeal with Spain’s Superior Sports Council on Tuesday morning concerning the registration of Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor. Despite a favorable report from the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), the process remains entangled in bureaucratic hurdles, with no immediate resolution in sight.
At the center of the dispute is Article 130.2 of the RFEF’s general regulations, which prohibits a player from being registered with more than one team in a club during a single transfer window.
Barcelona argues that this article is outdated, a position reportedly shared by the Federation, which plans to abolish the rule in its upcoming June assembly.
However, discrepancies over documentation and the absence of a formal report have delayed proceedings.
The appeal seeks clarity on the interpretation of the regulation, as both players participated in the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia but remain ineligible for league play.
The RFEF acknowledges the complexity of the case and estimates it may take up to two weeks before a resolution is reached.
Barcelona has submitted extensive documentation to support its case, emphasizing the urgency of the matter as it affects the team’s ability to field the players.
The issue underscores broader questions about the coherence of Spanish football’s regulatory framework.
As both clubs and authorities await the outcome, the controversy highlights the challenges of navigating outdated rules in a rapidly evolving sports environment.
