La Liga Clubs May Unite Against Barcelona Over Dani Olmo-Pau Víctor Case
What is seen as a "victory" for Barcelona is stirring controversy in Spanish football. Recently, Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor were officially registered, a move that has not been well received by other clubs, which may unite against Barça, citing a sense of "injustice."
According to Spanish media, clubs in Spain closely monitored the situation, creating "tension." It is reported that teams such as Sevilla, Atlético Madrid, Athletic Club, and Villarreal insisted that no Financial Fair Play violations be overlooked, while Real Madrid notably refrained from commenting.
Reports indicate that various teams are banding together to voice their dissatisfaction with the organizations that facilitated the players' reinstatement for Barcelona.
Atlético Madrid's response
Atlético Madrid released a statement regarding the case and the recent decision by the Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSD), expressing concern about the impact on Spanish football.
According to the club: "The Sports Law itself safeguards LaLiga's financial control, but this resolution puts that at risk. Financial control has been a key tool in making our football a solvent sector, admired internationally."
The statement emphasized that: "Our club, like all LaLiga members until this resolution, has adhered to financial control regulations and will continue to do so. In recent years, we've undertaken significant capital increases to compete at our current level, despite the enormous effort required."
Atlético warned that: "This governmental intervention sets a dangerous precedent, potentially undermining the rules and repeating past mistakes. Atlético Madrid remains committed to responsible management. Without clear and fair rules for all, a fair competition is impossible."
Ancelotti avoids commenting on the controversy
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti refrained from commenting on the uproar surrounding the provisional registration of Dani Olmo or Barcelona president Joan Laporta's controversial behavior. However, he hinted that he had an opinion.
"I have thoughts, but I won't share them. But yes, I think about it, obviously," said Ancelotti cryptically in a press conference after Real Madrid's victory over Mallorca in the Supercopa semifinal in Jeddah.
Ancelotti justified his silence by noting his “official and public role” that discourages him from airing personal views. "On this topic, I prefer not to express an opinion, sorry. What I think, I’ll keep to myself," he reiterated when pressed about complaints from clubs regarding the CSD's decision to provisionally allow Olmo and Pau Víctor's registration.
When asked about Laporta's alleged offensive gestures and insults from the stands, Ancelotti also declined to comment on whether this behavior tarnishes the image of Spanish football. "Expressing an opinion on this is more complicated, and I’d rather not discuss it," he concluded.