FIFA bans any transfer activity for FC Barcelona

FIFA bans any transfer activity for FC Barcelona [Image from Flickr by: der sportmanager]

FIFA has imposed a 14-month long transfer ban on the Spanish side FC Barcelona for breaking rules over buying international under-18 players.

The Spanish champions currently are in second place in La Liga, behind surprise leaders Atletico Madrid but ahead of Real Madrid.

Barcelona and Atletico drew 1-1 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter final on Tuesday.