Miguel Angel Garland, chairman of the Spanish football coaching school CENAFE, filed a complaint with the National Market and Competition Commission, claiming that Spain's fiscal fairness policy is illegal. This move directly challenges a rule that, while in recent years, has put the club in trouble in signing and renewing players, is usually supported and recognized by most Spanish clubs. The 15-page complaint states that La Liga abuses have prevented the club from entering the transfer market: "The complaint is based on the abuse of its dominance in the National Professional Football League (LNFP), which violates Article 102 of the European Union's Operational Treaty and Article 2 of the Competition Law. Inspired by UEFA's financial control model, the LNFP has implemented strict economic control over the club."

This control is ostensibly intended to prevent economic losses and ensure financial stability, but in fact it has the effect of limiting competition. The complaint argues that under the appearance of responsible management, this model masks abuse of power that undermines the competitiveness of low-income clubs.

In addition, the complaint also mentioned that economic control allows La Liga to over all clubs and prevent progress of weaker clubs: "This model of economic control continues a well-hierarchical pyramid structure in European and Spanish football, where institutions like the LNFP are at the top and above the clubs. By implementing this system, the LNFP consolidates its powers and limits the autonomy of the clubs, especially those of smaller clubs to challenge the status quo. This structural imbalance leads to a lack of vitality in sports and business, as clubs with less resources are forced to be at a long-term disadvantage and cannot improve their performance to threaten the position of stronger teams."

Although many clubs criticize these economic restrictions in the current transfer market, they support this provision most of the time. In fact, when the Ormo case occurred, they collectively defended it in the media. In addition, this is the second time Garland has filed a complaint against La Liga. A few weeks ago, he sued La Liga president Tebas for the first time for thinking Barcelona's secrets were violated.

And there may be a third complaint, as Garland warns that he will consider taking legal action if the Senior Sports Council does not approve the Miami plan. As a figure who has caused trouble to the Spanish Football Association for many years, the CENAFE chairman now seems to have become a big trouble for La Liga.

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