Barcelona's midfield star Dani Olmo and forward Pau Victor will not be able to play for the club in the second half of the La Liga season, as their extended registrations have been rejected by Spanish football authorities. The club's attempt to extend their registrations has been rejected by the Spanish Football Federation and La Liga, as well as two previous court rulings. Barcelona's plan to file a complaint with the Spanish government in hopes of allowing the players to play has been reported by Spanish media.
Barcelona's Olmo and Victor Blocked from Playing in Second Half of Season
Barcelona has suffered a major setback in their hopes of bolstering their squad for the second half of the La Liga season, as midfield star Dani Olmo and forward Pau Victor have been denied registration by Spanish football authorities.
Background
Dani Olmo and Pau Victor joined Barcelona on free transfers from Dinamo Zagreb and Ituano FC, respectively, in January 2023. However, both players were not registered with La Liga as part of Barcelona's squad for the first half of the season due to the club's financial constraints.
Barcelona subsequently attempted to extend the players' registrations for the second half of the season, arguing that their financial situation had improved. However, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and La Liga rejected the club's request, citing the league's financial regulations.
Court Rulings
Barcelona appealed the RFEF and La Liga's decisions to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). However, CAS upheld both rejections, affirming that Barcelona had not met the necessary financial requirements to register the players.
Spanish Government Complaint
Barcelona is now reportedly planning to file a complaint with the Spanish government in an attempt to overturn the decisions. The club is arguing that the Spanish Football Federation and La Liga are preventing the players from pursuing their careers and are violating their rights.
FAQs
1. Why were Dani Olmo and Pau Victor not registered initially?
They were not registered due to Barcelona's financial constraints, which prevented them from meeting La Liga's financial regulations.
2. Why did the RFEF and La Liga reject Barcelona's request to extend the players' registrations?
Because Barcelona had not met the necessary financial requirements to register the players according to the league's regulations.
3. Why were Barcelona's appeals to the CAS unsuccessful?
The CAS upheld the decisions of the RFEF and La Liga, affirming that Barcelona had not met the financial requirements to register the players.
4. What is Barcelona's next move?
Barcelona is reportedly planning to file a complaint with the Spanish government in hopes of overturning the decisions.
5. What are the potential consequences for Barcelona if the complaint is rejected?
If the complaint is rejected, Dani Olmo and Pau Victor will not be able to play for Barcelona for the remainder of the season. This could significantly weaken the team's chances of success in La Liga and other competitions.
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