Criticism of the decision of the Superior Sports Council to provide Barcelona with a precautionary measure, which temporarily ensured the registration of Dani Olmo and Pau Victor, has continued in the last 24 hours, with many clubs and figures of Spanish football showing their indignation.
Las Palmas expressed their dismay at the decision in a statement on Thursday, and a few hours later, Atletico Madrid followed up with another strong letter.
Official statement on CSD resolution
— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) January 9, 2025
“Atletico Madrid wants to show its deep concern for the situation generated in Spanish football after the resolution adopted this Wednesday by the Superior Council of Sport. We believe that this decision endangers the current system, calls into question the rules of the game
“The Sports Law itself includes and protects the economic control of the League. However, with this resolution, it is put at risk. The economic control of the League has been the main tool that has managed to transform our football into a solvent sector, an internationally admired process.
“Our club, like all members of the League until this resolution, has respected the rules of economic control and will continue to respect them. In fact, to compete at the level we have done in recent years, we have decided to carry out various capital increases, despite the enormous effort this entails.
“This government intervention sets a very dangerous precedent, as it opens the door to breaking the rules and making the grave mistakes of the past. Atletico Madrid maintains its commitment to rigor and responsible management. Without clear and equal rules for all, there is no fair competition possible.”
