Barcelona Faces Financial Scrutiny Over Olmo Registration, Ruling Expected April 7

FC Barcelona is facing significant scrutiny from La Liga regarding its financial practices, particularly over the registration of new players Dani Olmo and Pau Victor. La Liga has stated that Barcelona lacks the necessary financial fair play capacity, citing discrepancies in the accounting of a €100 million VIP seating sale at the Camp Nou. This situation has escalated with the league reporting an unnamed auditor to the Accounting and Auditing Institute for certifying income from the deal that was not reflected in the club's profit and loss statements. Barcelona's president, Joan Laporta, has denounced La Liga's claims as an attack on the club’s reputation, suggesting they are timed to destabilize the team during critical matches. A final ruling from Spain’s sports council on Olmo and Victor's eligibility is expected by April 7. This turmoil comes as Barcelona leads La Liga and progresses in the Champions League, complicating their season further.