Atlético Madrid controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2026
Spanish FA fines Barcelona over contact with Julián Álvarez
Fine or penalty
The Spanish FA fined Barcelona €602 after Atlético Madrid complained that Barcelona had approached Julián Álvarez without first notifying Atlético in writing. The complaint concerned contact with the player without prior written notice to his club. The Spanish FA imposed the fine in response to Atlético Madrid's complaint. The event was reported on 27 October 2026.
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The complaint centred on claims that Barcelona approached the striker without first telling Atletico in writing.
Atletico Madrid's complaint about Barcelona's contact with Julian Alvarez has ended in a €602 (£503) fine for the Catalan club, imposed by the Spanish FA on Tuesday.