Osasuna has filed an appeal against Barcelona following their 3-0 loss, asserting that center-back Inigo Martinez played despite being ineligible due to an injury withdrawal from the national team. They cite FIFA regulations which state that injured players cannot participate in club matches for at least five days post-international duty unless released by their federation. Barcelona argues Martinez was not ruled out due to injury but rather was released. This type of legal challenge has only been invoked twice before in Spanish football history, both involving Osasuna and Barcelona.
Osasuna argues that Inigo Martinez was ineligible to play against Barcelona due to injury, referencing FIFA regulations on player eligibility after withdrawal from international duty.
Club Atletico Osasuna has decided to file an appeal for improper fielding in defense of his rights, the fairness of the competition, and the equality of all participants.
Barcelona maintains that Martinez was not formally ruled out through injury, claiming he was released by the RFEF after their medical staff raised a fitness concern.
This type of eligibility argument has only arisen a couple of times in Spanish football history, specifically involving Osasuna and Barcelona in the early 2000s.
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