Inigo Martinez: Osasuna says that the Barcelona player was not admissible
Osasuna launched an appeal to the Royal Spanish Football Federation, claiming that Barcelona defender Inigo Martinez was not admissible to play against them on Thursday.
Martinez did not join the Spain team for the recent international break due to a knee injury.
The rules of FIFA prohibit a player to play for his club within five days – unless he has the National permission does – if he has not joined his country when he called.
The 3-0 victory of boat on Osasun In La Liga, reorganized since 8 March after the death of the doctor of the club Carles Minarro Garcia, the day after the end of the international window – and four days after the Nations League Spain game with the Netherlands.
Martinez played all 90 minutes against Osasuna.
A club declaration stated: “The Atletico Osasuna club believes that Inigo Martinez, whose absence of the Spanish national team was due to a medical leave, was not suitable for playing in yesterday’s game in accordance with FIFA regulations.
“In light of this, the Navarrese Club has decided to present an appeal for an improper fielding in defense of its rights, the equity of competition and the equality of all participants.”
The Barcelona manager Hansi Flick had criticized the times of the reprogrammed game, with Raphinha to 27 goals who lost after returning from Brazil’s duty.
