The conflict between LaLiga and FC Barcelona has intensified, with the league announcing its decision to challenge the ruling of the Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSD) in court. The CSD recently granted Barcelona a provisional measure allowing the registration of Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor, bypassing the opportunity for LaLiga and the Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF) to present their objections.

LaLiga’s Arguments Against the CSD Ruling

LaLiga’s legal appeal disputes the CSD’s decision-making process, arguing that it was flawed due to the absence of an opportunity to defend its stance before the provisional measure was granted. The league also challenges the CSD’s reasoning, which highlighted:

1. Economic and Sporting Damage: The CSD argued that denying the registrations would cause significant harm to the players, Barcelona, and even the interests of the Spanish national team and domestic competitions, including LaLiga.
2. Grounds for Nullification: According to the CSD, the decision by the RFEF-LaLiga Monitoring Committee to deny the licenses could be considered null and void.

LaLiga counters that the Monitoring Committee acted in accordance with Articles 130.2 and 141.5 of the RFEF General Regulations, which prohibit the re-registration of a player removed from a team’s roster during the same season.

The Root of the Issue: Financial Fair Play

The dispute arose when LaLiga de-registered Olmo and Víctor, citing Barcelona’s failure to provide the necessary documentation to comply with financial fair play rules. Specifically, the club could not demonstrate receipt of part of the €100 million generated from the sale of VIP boxes at the new Spotify Camp Nou before the year-end deadline.

Although Barcelona later submitted evidence of transfers from two Middle Eastern investors, LaLiga rejected the re-registration request. The RFEF also denied the license application, citing the lack of valid grounds for "force majeure."

Uncertainty Surrounding Olmo and Víctor

Currently, both players remain officially registered due to the CSD’s provisional measure. However, the legal battle leaves their availability for future competitions in question. Additionally, the case could have broader implications for Barcelona’s ability to operate under the 1:1 financial control rule, impacting their market activity and long-term planning.