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3w ago

Spain's Sports Council Confirms Dani Olmo and Pau Victor Can Play for Barcelona

The CSD invalidates LaLiga and RFEF's actions, citing procedural violations, as tensions over Barcelona's financial compliance continue.

Soccer Football - General views of Camp Nou Construction - Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - July 13, 2023 General view as construction work continues on Camp Nou
Soccer Football - LaLiga - FC Barcelona v Osasuna - Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Spain - March 27, 2025 FC Barcelona's Dani Olmo scores their second goal from the penalty spot REUTERS/Albert Gea

Overview

  • Spain's National Sports Council (CSD) upheld its decision to allow Dani Olmo and Pau Victor to remain registered and play for Barcelona until the season's end.
  • The CSD invalidated the agreement between LaLiga and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), citing procedural and jurisdictional errors in their actions against the players' registrations.
  • LaLiga had recently lowered Barcelona's wage cap, arguing that the club's revised financial accounts did not align with prior audit figures.
  • Barcelona's financial compliance remains under scrutiny, with the club relying on measures like VIP box sales to meet Financial Fair Play requirements.
  • The CSD's intervention highlights broader governance tensions in Spanish football, raising questions about regulatory authority and competitive integrity.