Soccer player with the number 30 and the name Mastantuono on the jersey next to the UEFA logo
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Case closed: UEFA issues statement on Mastantuono's registration

UEFA steps in and addresses the Mastantuono case and his registration as a reserve team player

The attempt to discredit Real Madrid has led everyone to try to cause a collapse with the registration of Franco Mastantuono, the new signing for the white team. This is because he has been given the number 30, which would mean a reserve team registration for a player who, for many, belongs to the first team. In this case, UEFA has intervened by citing article 31 of the Champions League regulations, where there is an A and B list that allows this.

This practically leaves completely discredited the resource many clubs use to try to bring down the merengue team. List A is the main one, made up of 25 footballers from the first squad. With this in mind, the player will have to be part of these 25 players if he wants to be included in the squad for Europe.

Two players compete for the ball during a match, one wearing a white uniform and the other wearing a red uniform, while the crowd watches from the stands.
Franco Mastantuono during the match against CA Osasuna | Real Madrid Confidencial

Uefa ends the debate

It is quite clear that the merengue team intends to execute specific plans with its footballers. Although many other teams, as the president of Osasuna pointed out, do the same thing, things always change when it comes to Real Madrid. In fact, Barcelona itself has done these same actions with its reserve team players, so its reaction is surprising.

However, for the fans, it is not a surprise that they try to find any possible loophole to try to get Real Madrid out of the competition. UEFA is quite specific, and this regulation allows it to register 25 footballers before September 2. With this in mind, it doesn't matter which of the players has been registered and the number they wear on their back.

A man with short blond hair, dressed in a dark suit and black tie, smiles while speaking at a podium with the Real Madrid crest on the front and a light blue background.
Mastantuono gives his first words as a Madridist | Real Madrid Confidencial

This same thing has been done previously in the Spanish competition, so any kind of attack on Real Madrid would be unjustified. Evidently, this will be something that will be left in the hands of the top officials themselves, which may play a bit against Real Madrid due to its poor relationships.

They are running out of excuses

In the attempt to discredit the merengue team, it seems that excuses are starting to run out and are beginning to turn more in favor of the whites. Once again, in a matter of time, Real Madrid comes out ahead of these kinds of ridiculous accusations that only seek to destroy its image. Things will continue as the club has planned, since they are not violating any regulations of any kind.

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