Overview
- The prohibition covers the summer 2026, winter 2027 and summer 2027 windows, blocking player registrations domestically and internationally at professional and amateur levels.
- Athletic has appeared on FIFA’s online register since 11 February, according to the governing body's site.
- The Bilbao club is the only LaLiga side currently listed, with Algeciras and Vélez the other Spanish teams named.
- FIFA characterizes such bans as typically arising from financial disputes or regulatory breaches without specifying details in this case.
- Club sources told El Correo the inclusion relates to a dispute over a player's rights and said they expect a quick resolution.