The resolution issued yesterday by the Spanish High Council for Sports (CSD) has taken us by unpleasant surprise, and UD Las Palmas expresses its absolute disagreement. We believe this decision poses a serious threat to the integrity of the competition and sets a troubling precedent that could destabilize the foundations of professional football in our country.
It is particularly striking that this resolution was made with unusual haste, without allowing for a hearing or the participation of LaLiga and the RFEF, key stakeholders in the management of Spanish football. This procedure has disregarded prior decisions by both the CSD itself and the courts of justice, creating a sense of arbitrariness that is incompatible with the principles of transparency and fairness that should govern any such process.
Additionally, the declaration of the Monitoring Committee’s lack of jurisdiction in this case appears to reflect a concerning lack of understanding regarding the functioning of the prior approval and final licensing system, which had previously been agreed upon by the relevant institutions. At no point does the resolution reference the application of the RFEF regulations that prevented the granting of licenses, a crucial aspect of this matter.
The harm caused by this resolution extends beyond the specific case of the players involved. Its impact jeopardizes LaLiga's Economic Control system, a tool recognized and praised in the Sports Law for its essential role in ensuring the financial sustainability of clubs. This system, admired internationally, has saved numerous historic institutions from ruin while maintaining a balanced competition both on and off the field. Now, the CSD’s measure directly contradicts the principles established in that law, creating uncertainty about the future of professional football in Spain.
UD Las Palmas calls for a thorough review of the effects of these measures and trusts that respect for the rules that ensure the integrity of our competition will be restored.
UD Las Palmas reaffirms its commitment to defending fair, sustainable, and balanced football, based on clear rules agreed upon by all clubs.