Javier Tebas Criticizes Real Madrid Over Negreira Case Narrative
La Liga president Javier Tebas criticized Real Madrid for repeatedly attacking Barcelona regarding the Negreira case. Spanish courts are investigating payments of up to €7 million made by Barcelona over nearly 20 years to companies linked to Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, a former refereeing committee vice-president. The probe seeks to determine if payments aimed to gain a competitive edge. Barcelona denies wrongdoing, claiming payments were for referee reports. In 2024, bribery charges against Barcelona were dismissed. Tebas stressed the case must be fully investigated but rejected claims that Negreira still influences refereeing today.
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