On March 27, Barcelona defeated Osasuna 3-0.
The following day, the Pamplona team appealed to the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), questioning the legitimacy of one of Barcelona’s players’ participation in the match. According to Osasuna, the participation of Yinigo Martinez violates Article 5 of the FIFA Regulations, Annex I, concerning the status and transfers of players. According to this regulation, a player who misses the National Medical Association team’s appearances or leaves its roster cannot participate in the Games for his club for five calendar days after the end of the international period. Barcelona” directed its objections to the opponent’s appeal. A decision on this matter was expected to be made today, but the review of the case will require additional time. The disciplinary authority continues to review the documents received.
