On Friday UEFA that announced Lamine Yamal And Robert Lewandowski was punished for a considerable violation of anti -doping rules that took place during BarcelonaThe most recent competition in the 2024–25 Champions League.
In the past season, Barcelona Came close to completing a perfect year. They all won the domestic titles –The competition, Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup– and were serious contenders in Europe. Their Champions League run was ended by Inter MilanHe defeated them 7-6 in an exciting semi -final series. The second stage was played in Italy on 6 May and was decided by a dramatic extra time goal of Davide Frattesi.
After the last whistle, the Barcelona players made an expensive mistake. Yamal and Lewandowski Was selected for post-match anti-doping tests, but they did not report immediately as required by the regulations of the competition. As a result, UEFA announced that both players each receive a fine of € 5,000 for violating the anti-doping regulations.
Although the fine is considerable, it is clear that neither Lamine neither Robert have difficulty covering the costs. Lewandowski is the best -paid player of Barcelona and earns € 33.3 million a year (about $ 40 million), while Yamal is third. After signing a new deal this summer, The young Spanish winger now earns € 15 million per season.
Barcelona’s head coach Hansi Flick was also fined.
Other sanctions for Barcelona
Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski were not the only ones in Barcelona who received disciplinary measures. Head coach Hansi film and his assistant Marcus number were also punished for what UEFA described as “A violation of the general behavioral principles” And “A violation of basic rules of decent behavior.”
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Both coaches were fined € 20,000 and will be banned from the touchline for Barcelona’s first international match of the 2025-26 season, which is of them Champions League opener.
Moreover, Barcelona was hit with two more fines for fan-related violations during the match against Inter Milan in Italy. The first, for € 5,250, was due to objects thrown from the stands on the field. The second, a total of € 2,500, was to use fireworks during the game.
When does the Barcelona season start?
Barcelona will be confronted this Sunday When In traditional Joan Gamper TrophyTheir last adjustment under head coach Hansi Flick before the start of the official campaign 2025–26. They start La Liga on Saturday, August 16 Mallorca At Son Moix, the Champions League schedule of UEFA still has to be completed.
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