
Spanish Federation Confirms Legal Participation of Inigo Martinez Against Osasuna
The Spanish Football Federation confirmed that there was no violation in the participation of Inigo Martinez, Barcelona's defender, during his team's match against Osasuna, which ended with Barca winning 3-0 in the postponed match from the 27th round of La Liga.
Osasuna had considered that Martinez's participation constituted a breach of FIFA regulations, which prohibit any injured player with their national team from participating with their club before five days have passed since their last match during the international break.
However, 'Mundo Deportivo' confirmed that Martinez was not subject to this rule, as he was not called up to the Spain national team list at all due to his injury in the Atletico Madrid match.
It is worth noting that the last match for the Spain national team during the international break was on March 23 against the Netherlands, which ended in victory via penalties.
With this win, Barcelona increased its points to 63, leading the La Liga standings by three points ahead of Real Madrid, who is in second place.
Osasuna had considered that Martinez's participation constituted a breach of FIFA regulations, which prohibit any injured player with their national team from participating with their club before five days have passed since their last match during the international break.
However, 'Mundo Deportivo' confirmed that Martinez was not subject to this rule, as he was not called up to the Spain national team list at all due to his injury in the Atletico Madrid match.
It is worth noting that the last match for the Spain national team during the international break was on March 23 against the Netherlands, which ended in victory via penalties.
With this win, Barcelona increased its points to 63, leading the La Liga standings by three points ahead of Real Madrid, who is in second place.