Barcelona won't be allowed to buy any new players in 2015

CAS uphold one-year transfer ban that comes into force on 1 January.

By AFP Tuesday 30 Dec 2014, 10:28 AM

Dec 30th 2014, 10:28 AM 3,747 Views 6 Comments

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BARCELONA’S ONE-YEAR transfer ban for breaching rules on signing U18 players was upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Tuesday.

The court said in a statement that it had “dismissed” an appeal. The Spanish football giants are now banned from buying players during the transfer window that opens on 1 January and for the summer transfer period before the 2015-16 season.

Barcelona were also fined €375,000.

“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.

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Barcelona won't be allowed to buy any new players in 2015

CAS uphold one-year transfer ban that comes into force on 1 January.