Colón de Santa Fe confirmed on Wednesday that the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has lifted the ban that was imposed on the institution due to a debt with Paraguayan player Alberto Espínola. According to an investigation by the Argentine News Agency, the defender, after his departure in 2023, had sued the club for non-payment and was claiming a figure that exceeded $375,000. This cost the 'Sabalero' the penalty of not being able to register reinforcements until it fulfilled its liability with the player. On this day, Colón informed its members of the good news on its social networks about the lifting of the sanction by FIFA, as it managed to complete the payment for the full amount and compensate Alberto Espínola. The official statement from Colón de Santa Fe: 'Club Atlético Colón informs its members and the general public that, as of today, the injunction that was in place against the institution by FIFA has been lifted, following the regularization of the existing debt with player Alberto Espínola. Consequently, the Club is now enabled to register the reinforcements incorporated in the current transfer market.'
