Real Madrid refute allegations associated with FIFA signing ban

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Real Madrid have said that all the allegations made against them are false

Madrid, April 29 (IANS) Spanish football club Real Madrid on Wednesday claimed that allegations of them violating transfer rules and regulations of signing players who are minors launched by FIFA and resulting in a punitive sanction are "absolutely false".

The club reiterated that it has always carefully respected FIFA rules. It regretted the dissemination of "malicious" rumours, which the club saw as serving solely to involve the club in baseless scandals, reports Efe.

This is what Real had to say in a statement:

1. That said information is completely false, as demonstrated by the fact that the Spanish Football Federation has spoken to different media outlets to refute the claims that Real Madrid is implicated in any kind of irregular activity when it comes to signing minors.2.- Real Madrid reiterates that the club has always scrupulously adhered to the FIFA regulations, as was explained in detail in the official announcement dated 26 January 2015.3.-Real Madrid is once again saddened by these reports, some of which are intended to cause harm, the only aim of which are to implicate the club in supposed infractions that have not been committed.4.- At the same time, it is surprising that certain media outlets insist on connecting the latest signings with a hypothetical sanction, as there is no relationship between the signing of players and their subsequent inscription, which is what FIFA prohibits.5.- Real Madrid reiterates once again its absolute commitment to the defence, protection and the correct and healthy development of minors, which take precedence over sporting interests and, as a consequence, confirms its total support of these FIFA regulations and the club's adherence to them.

Earlier on Wednesday, news reports indicated that FIFA would ban Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid from signing new players during the next two transfer periods as a penalty for violating regulations concerning underage players.

Spanish radio network Cadena Ser reported that Atletico Madrid would receive an official notice of the prohibition that prevents the club from signing new players in the next season.

According to the radio channel, FIFA had already communicated the decision to the Royal Spanish Football Federation. They added that the ban would cover the next two transfer windows during the summer and following winter.

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