Barcelona has been banned from signing players for the next two transfer windows . That could have severe consequences for the Spanish champions . FIFA has punished Barca for breaking rules relating to the `` international transfer of minors '' which is a serious offence in Spain and punishable by up to three years imprisonment '', according to Spanish newspaper Marca. Football 's global governing body has also fined the Spanish Football Federation .
Barcelona has been banned from signing players for the next two transfer windows . FIFA has punished Barca for breaking rules relating to the `` international transfer of minors '' which is a serious offence in Spain and punishable by up to three years imprisonment '', according to Spanish newspaper Marca. Football 's global governing body has also fined the Spanish Football Federation .