13.02.2026 09:20
FIFA has imposed a player registration ban on Athletic Bilbao, a team from Spain's La Liga, due to financial and regulatory violations. The ban is said to cover the summer of 2026, the winter of 2027, and the summer of 2027 transfer windows. The Basque representative club will not be able to register new players during the specified period. It is still unknown how the club will respond to this sanction.
FIFA has imposed a player registration ban on Athletic Bilbao, a team from Spain's La Liga, for three transfer periods.
COVERS THREE REGISTRATION PERIODS
It was announced that the sanction imposed by the governing body of world football will cover the summer of 2026, winter of 2027, and summer of 2027 transfer periods. With this decision, the Basque representative will not be able to register new players during the specified period.
REASON: FINANCIAL AND REGULATORY VIOLATIONS
In a statement from FIFA, it was noted that the ban was imposed due to various violations such as financial disputes or actions contrary to regulations. How the club will respond to the said sanction has become a matter of curiosity.