VOICED : Barca indignado con sancion de FIFA

Barcelona reacts strongly to FIFA's sanction for infractions involving underage players. The club is fined and banned from signing players for two periods. President Bartomeu calls it an injustice, defending the club's youth training model, which he claims is essential to Barcelona's identity. He highlights the success of players like Messi, Iniesta, and Xavi, arguing that La Masía provides education opportunities for young players. Barcelona plans to appeal the decision, as the sanction could hinder their ability to replace key players like Valdés and Puyol.

What was the main reason for FIFA's sanction against FC Barcelona?

• Failure to comply with transfer regulations

• Financial mismanagement

• Infringements in signing underage players

• Match-fixing allegations

How did Josep Maria Bartomeu describe the FIFA sanction?

• An act of injustice

• A minor setback

• A routine procedure

• A necessary measure

What does Bartomeu claim is the essence of FC Barcelona?

• Global fan base

• Winning championships

• Developing young players

• Financial stability

What action did Bartomeu announce in response to the FIFA decision?

• Ignoring the sanction

• Appealing the decision

• Accepting the sanction

• Negotiating with FIFA

Which players' departures are mentioned as a concern for Barcelona?

• Iniesta and Xavi

• Valdés and Puyol

• Neymar and Griezmann

• Messi and Suarez