Real Madrid remain unbeaten on the pitch under Xabi Alonso, but off it, the club is intensifying its push for sanctions in the ongoing Negreira Case. The Spanish giants are determined to hold Barcelona accountable for years of payments made to former refereeing official José María Enríquez Negreira.
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MADRID STANCE
According to MARCA, Real Madrid’s leadership is clear: they will not relent in their demand for sanctions. The club believes the payments made to Negreira amount to sporting corruption and could severely damage the integrity of Spanish football.
Club sources say they will wait for the court’s ruling but are also keeping FIFA updated on developments. UEFA has not ruled out stepping in if corruption is legally confirmed.
REAL MADRID TV CAMPAIGN
In recent days, Real Madrid TV has broadcast statistics and match comparisons that highlight what they see as years of unequal refereeing treatment between their club and Barcelona. The channel has even referenced recent matches this season to argue that favouritism continues.
The aim of this campaign is clear: to reinforce Madrid’s case and build public pressure around what they view as systemic issues linked to Barcelona’s actions.
BARTOMEU AND ROSELL UNDER FIRE
Real Madrid’s accusations particularly target the presidencies of Sandro Rosell and Josep Maria Bartomeu. Both former Barcelona chiefs are seen as responsible for the payments made during their respective tenures.
Former Barça executive Albert Soler, who later served as Spain’s Secretary of State for Sport, is also under scrutiny for his potential role in the scandal.
LEGAL FOLLOW-UP
Madrid are following every twist in the legal proceedings, leaving nothing to chance. Their formal involvement in the case reflects their intent to demand reparations and accountability for what they describe as “years of repeated payments to Negreira.”
With Rosell and Bartomeu under the microscope, the Spanish capital club is expected to continue pressing at every opportunity until a final resolution is reached.
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FAQs
What is the Negreira Case?
The case refers to payments made by Barcelona to José María Enríquez Negreira, the former vice-president of Spain’s refereeing committee, raising suspicions of sporting corruption.
Why is Real Madrid involved?
Madrid argue that Barcelona’s payments damaged the integrity of Spanish football and are formally participating in the legal proceedings to demand accountability.
What role could UEFA or FIFA play?
If a court confirms sporting corruption, UEFA could intervene, while FIFA is being kept updated by Real Madrid.
Who are the main figures under scrutiny?
Former Barcelona presidents Sandro Rosell and Josep Maria Bartomeu, as well as ex-club executive Albert Soler, are among those being investigated.
