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Atletico Madrid files FIFA complaint against Barcelona over Alvarez approach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 2:08 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Atletico Madrid files FIFA complaint against Barcelona over Alvarez approach

Summary

Atletico Madrid has lodged a complaint with FIFA regarding Barcelona's alleged attempts to recruit Julian Alvarez. Barcelona reportedly made contact with Alvarez, encouraging him to seek a transfer. Atletico contends that this constitutes improper conduct, and they have also submitted a complaint to the Spanish football federation. Alvarez, a significant target for Barcelona to replace Robert Lewandowski, joined Atletico from Manchester City for a deal potentially worth 85 million euros in 2024. Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirmed an offer remains on the table for Alvarez as the situation develops.

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Key Details

•Atletico Madrid accuses Barcelona of tapping up Julian Alvarez.
•Alvarez may leave Atletico amid Barcelona's interest.
•Atletico has also filed a complaint with the Spanish football federation.
•Barcelona intends to use Alvarez to fill the vacancy left by Lewandowski.
•Alvarez's transfer from Manchester City to Atletico occurred in 2024.

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2:08 PMYahoo Sports — Atletico complain to FIFA over Barca's Alvarez approach

What they're saying

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Barcelona have received a complaint from Atletico Madrid filed with FIFA over allegedly tapping up Julian Alvarez, a source from the Catalan club told AFP Thursday.Spanish media reported Atletico have also filed a complaint to the Spanish football federation (RFEF), but the RFEF did not respond to an AFP request for comment.
— Yahoo Sports

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