Barcelona's Temporary Player Registrations Ignite LaLiga Dispute

Spain's sports council provisionally reinstates Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor, prompting backlash over financial regulations and competitive integrity.

The Spanish Sports Council (CSD) granted Barcelona provisional registration for Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor after LaLiga and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) had refused their re-registration due to financial rule violations.
The decision allows the players to participate in official competitions, including Barcelona's upcoming Spanish Supercopa final, while the CSD reviews the case, with a final ruling expected within months.
Critics, including Atlético Madrid and LaLiga President Javier Tebas, argue that the CSD's intervention undermines financial fair play rules and sets a dangerous precedent for Spanish football.
Barcelona raised €100 million through the sale of VIP boxes at the Camp Nou to meet financial requirements, but the funds were finalized after the league's December 31 deadline, sparking the registration conflict.
The controversy has led to broader scrutiny of Barcelona's financial practices, with potential disciplinary action against club president Joan Laporta and ongoing tensions within Spanish football governance.