FIFA sanction Atletico Madrid over Cerci deal LaLiga - Atletico Fined 46,000 euros

Diego Simeone has enjoyed a fantastic week with Atletico Madrid winning the UEFA Super Cup in Tallinn, however FIFA have sanctioned the Spanish club over Alessio Cerci's transfer.

The club have been found guilty of not respecting Article 18b with regards to the rules of player transfers with the punishment coming after Los Colchoneros introduced a third party into a deal.

This deal was one which involved Alessio Cerci and Torino, although FIFA hasn't specified names in their official ruling.

Cerci arrived on the deadline in 2014, however he never made an impact at the Estadio Vicente Calderon and left on loan to AC Milan in January.

It's understood by MARCA that a Qatari fund were the third party in question and they bought 50% of the Italian player alongside Los Rojiblancos.

Such a percentage equated to around seven million euros, and when you consider this action saved Atletico an equivalent amount, the fine of 46,000 euros is a very low price to pay.

However, there are continued concerns in Madrid over the free transfer of Gelson Martins, with Sporting fully intending to take the Spanish club to the footballing authorities over the deal.