Overview
- FIFA announced the sanction on its website with effect from January 13.
- The restriction spans three registration periods, blocking new player registrations during those windows.
- The announcement did not specify the underlying dispute or claims leading to the decision.
- In December, reports claimed Rostov carried debts near 5 billion rubles, a figure the club publicly disputed.
- Rostov is 11th at the winter break with 21 points from 18 matches, and resumes on February 28 away to league leader Krasnodar.