- Barcelona beat Osasuna 3-0
- Club at risk of FIFA breach
- Appeal lodged over result
Getty Images SportBarcelona 'aware' of breaking FIFA rules for Osasuna clash - but made decision after consulting legal advisors amid rivals' appeal to La Liga
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Getty ImagesTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Osasuna subsequently submitted a formal complaint with the RFEF, citing a FIFA rule which forbids players who withdraw from duty for their country from playing for their clubs until at least five days after the end of the international break. Catalunya Radio, however, reports that Barcelona were 'aware' of the rule and had even consulted legal experts who advised the club to field the defender regardless. The report adds that Barcelona are banking on a caveat that claims that if the federation agrees with the club in question to release the player, the regulation can no longer be enforced.
AFPWHAT NEXT FOR BARCELONA?
Barcelona will be back in action in La Liga on Sunday as they take on Girona in an important encounter at home.
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