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Barcelona fined £503 over their approach for Atlético Madrid star Álvarez

The Guardian UK Tuesday 27 October 2026, 23:18 UTC By Reuters 1 min read
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Atlético accused Barcelona during summer chaseStriker now rebuilding his reputation with fansBarcelona’s pursuit of Julián Álvarez came at a modest cost ⁠on Tuesday after the Spanish FA fined the club €602 (£503) following a complaint by Atlético Madrid over contact ⁠with ​the striker. Atlético accused Barcelona of approaching the Argentine, whose contract runs until June 2030, ⁠without first notifying them in writing.

  • Atlético accused Barcelona during summer chase

  • Striker now rebuilding his reputation with fans

Barcelona’s pursuit of Julián Álvarez came at a modest cost ⁠on Tuesday after the Spanish FA fined the club €602 (£503) following a complaint by Atlético Madrid over contact ⁠with ​the striker.

Atlético accused Barcelona of approaching the Argentine, whose contract runs until June 2030, ⁠without first notifying them in writing.

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