After weeks of tension surrounding the Lamine Yamal situation, relations between Barcelona and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) have finally returned to a sense of normalcy, according to M...
After weeks of tension surrounding the Lamine Yamal situation, relations between Barcelona and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) have finally returned to a sense of normalcy, according to MARCA.
The outlet mentions that dialogue between the club and federation officials has resumed, with calm now prevailing after a period marked by misunderstandings and frustration.
Yesterday, RFEF president Rafael Louzan made a visible effort to address growing concerns over the number of Barcelona players returning injured from international duty.
Recent days have seen bridges being rebuilt between the two sides, moving past individual cases such as Ferran Torres, who was withdrawn from Spain duty due to fatigue or minor muscle concerns.
The final piece of reconciliation may be a meeting between Hansi Flick and Spain coach Luis de la Fuente to fully close the loop on these issues.
What has happened between Barcelona and RFEF?
The cautious management of players was evident in Spain’s match against Bulgaria, where Pedri played just 66 minutes before being substituted.
Dani Olmo was injured while on international duty. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)
In the lead-up to the match, Barcelona executives had planned to travel to the venue but were ultimately unable to attend.
The tension had been particularly tied to the handling of injured players.
Notably, Lamine Yamal was left out of the squad before the latest training camp, Dani Olmo was ruled out prior to Spain’s match against Georgia, and Ferran Torres did not travel to Valladolid for the Bulgaria game.
These incidents had sparked debates over transparency and communication between the club and federation.
With the restoration of dialogue and the implementation of clearer communication channels, both Barcelona and the RFEF now appear determined to prevent similar conflicts in the future.
Calm has returned, and the focus has shifted to player welfare and effective coordination ahead of upcoming matches.
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