Sanction was pronounced Tuesday, according to Article 133 of the federation’s regulation. Atletico Madrid has also turned to FIFA on the issue, but the world’s top football institution has estimated there is no jurisdiction to handle the case.
Alvarez, whose contract with Atletico Madrid is valid until June 2030, has been involved in controversy over recent months after expressing a desire to transfer to Barcelona.
In an interview during the 2026 World Cup, the attacker had said he wanted to make up his dream of playing the Catalona club. This statement had caused disappointment in Atletico Madrid’s fans and had triggered a clash that has continued during the passing summer deadline.
Alvarez has been whistled several times by local fans this season, but the reports between him and part of them seem to be improving.
The striker has scored the winning goal for Atletico Madrid in the match against Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday, performing for the second consecutive match. After the goal, parts of fans at the Metropolitan Stadium applauded him on foot.
After the match, Alvarez has apologised for his statements, acknowledging he was mistaken.
It was wrong. I understand why fans are angry. If I was a fan, I would be angry, especially considering how they supported me since I came, the Argentinian said.
The victory over Deportivo La Corunas has drawn Atletico Madrid to only two points from Barcelona, which heads La Ligan.
Source Layer: RTKLive