The registration saga of Dani Olmo and Pau Victor takes another turn. Laporta’s battle against La Liga for both players has now reached the Spanish National court. But justice seems to move slow as La Liga is still pushing to revoke their licenses. However, it seems Barca might have won already. Let’s discuss this never ending saga once again.
The Olmo-Victor Saga Has Exposed Spanish Football’s Hypocrisy
You know how i would remark this sitation? “Selective Enforcement”. While our arch rivals build a billion Euros stadium and Atletico also operates under biased financial habits, La Liga is just fixated on FC Barcelona’s paperwork over two players. Let that sink in folks!
Olmo and Victor were legally registered back in January, approved by Spain’s higher sports council (CSD). Yet still, Javier Tebas insists their licenses are invalid. It’s strange because one of these players, Dani Olmo, has been a big reason of Flick’s Barca’s sudden rise. The timing is suspicious too, right before the Copa del Rey finale. It gets more interesting when we realise last time Tebas pushed this issue Barca was going to compete in the Super Cup final. Ahem Ahem!
But Wait: Delayed Justice Might Win Barca the Copa del Rey
However, here comes the twist. The National Court has a sluggish timeline, which might be a disguised gift. The season might be over by the time the court’s verdict arrives. Olmo might be a treble-winner by the time Tebas finally revokes his license.
And even if Tebas finally succeeds and revokes these licenses, his pride would have been damaged. The La Liga president has a history of bias against Barca, and a puncture to his pride would be very pleasing for Barca fans. Wouldn’t it?
Pau Victor’s Silent Agony
One person you’d really feel for in this situation is Pau Victor. The 22 year old’s future hangs by a thread, and this situation further makes his Barca days uncertain. The player has lacked minutes under Hansi Flick and not won the German’s trust.
Unlike Dani Olmo, Victor lacks the pedigree to force his way into the headlines. Its just like a story of another young talent caught in off-the-field wars. If Victor’s license is revoked by La Liga, the youngster surely won’t forgive the Spanish league. It will be sad, because power and politics were never a part of football heritage.