Appeal Court Backs Barcelona Transfer Ban
The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Tuesday upheld a one year transfer ban against Spanish football giants Barcelona for breaching rules on signing under-18 players.
The court said in a statement that it had "dismissed" an appeal made by Barcelona. It is now banned from buying players during the transfer window that opens on January 1 and for the summer transfer period before the 2015-16 season. Barcelona was also fined 450,000 Swiss francs ($455,000, 375,000 euros).
"The Panel found in particular that FC Barcelona had breached the rules regarding the protection of minors and the registration of minors attending football academies," said the statement.
Source: Agence France Presse
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