It was a surprise. Without yet giving a reason, FIFA this evening imposed a one-year transfer ban on a major Spanish club.
Athletic Bilbao will not be allowed to sign players in the next three transfer windows, according to the list of « clubs temporarily prohibited from registering new players due to various violations, such as financial disputes or failure to comply with regulatory requirements. »
A blatant turning point for the Basques, who participated in the Champions League this season. The club has not yet published a press release on this subject.
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