GOLAZONEWSBarcelona fined over Julian Alvarez pursuit; LaLiga addresses salary issues
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- The Spanish federation fined Barcelona regarding the pursuit of Julian Alvarez.
- Barcelona described the penalty amount as ridiculously low.
- LaLiga and AFE are meeting in court to discuss player payment regulations.
The Spanish football federation has issued a 602-euro fine to FC Barcelona following allegations from Atletico Madrid regarding unauthorized negotiations during the summer transfer window concerning Julian Alvarez. Barcelona has publicly characterized the penalty as being ridiculously small.
Separately, Roberto Jiménez, head of the LaLiga player office, spoke ahead of a scheduled court meeting between the league and the players' association (AFE). Jiménez recalled past eras where players were forced to file formal complaints against their own clubs to ensure they received their due wages.