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FC Barcelona News: 28 October 2026; Barca handed Julian Alvarez fine, Lamine Yamal sends Ballon d’Or message

Barcelona fined €602 over approach for Alvarez | BBC Sport Barcelona have been fined €602 for their pursuit of Julian Alvarez in the summer transfer window. Atletico accused the Catalans of making an approach for the forward without first notifying…

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 10:00 AM
FC Barcelona News: 28 October 2026; Barca handed Julian Alvarez fine, Lamine Yamal sends Ballon d’Or message
Key Things to Know
  • Barcelona was fined €602 over an improper transfer approach for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez.
  • Lamine Yamal expressed confidence about future Ballon d'Or honors after missing out on the award to Harry Kane.
  • Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente backed Lamine Yamal to win several Ballon d'Or awards in his career.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Barcelona has been fined €602 after Atletico Madrid accused the club of improperly approaching forward Julian Alvarez without written notice. Meanwhile, Lamine Yamal shared a message on Instagram stating that "good things take time" after missing out on the Ballon d’Or to Harry Kane, with Spain manager Luis de la Fuente backing the young forward to win multiple awards throughout his career.

Elsewhere around the club, defender Pau Cubarsi is reportedly set to receive the Golden Boy award on December 14. Manager Hansi Flick is preparing a revamped defensive lineup against Alaves due to multiple injuries, while left-back Alejandro Balde reportedly remains uncertain about his long-term future at Camp Nou.

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