Real Madrid Submits New Evidence to UEFA in Barcelona Negreira Case

Real Madrid Submits 50,000-Page Negreira Dossier to UEFA

Real Madrid has transmitted an extensive dossier containing 50,000 pages of new documents and evidence to the UEFA headquarters in Nyon regarding the ongoing Negreira case, according to reports from Voetbalzone. The submission revives the multi-year administrative and legal battle over millions of euros paid by FC Barcelona to José María Enríquez Negreira, the former vice-president of the Spanish referees’ committee, between 2001 and 2018.

Clashing Reactions Across Spanish Media Outlets

Spanish sports newspapers have divided sharply over the weight of the new UEFA filings. Marca characterized the development as a fresh Clásico fought out in Nyon where UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin holds the whistle, suggesting that Barcelona supporters should worry about an offense that allegedly dwarfs past sporting scandals like those involving Lance Armstrong and Juventus, as cited in the main source material. Conversely, Mundo Deportivo countered by citing former referee Iturralde González on Spanish radio, who argued that three years of investigations have failed to yield proof of direct sporting influence, making a major sanction unlikely.

The 8 Million Euro Payments and the Demands for Titular Sanctions

The core dispute centers on more than 8 million euros paid by FC Barcelona to companies linked to Negreira during his tenure at the Spanish referees’ body. Voetbalzone reported that Real Madrid is formally pushing for the European governing body to strip Barcelona of nine domestic league titles won between 2001 and 2018 because certain domestic infractions have already passed the statute of limitations in Spanish sports law. Meanwhile, Barcelona issued a communiqué maintaining that the payments covered legitimate technical consultancy reports and noting that the club has cooperated fully with all investigators while retaining its necessary UEFA licenses.

Real Madrid and Barcelona Face Madrid Court Hearings

Both clubs confirmed on Thursday that administrative pressure continues to mount alongside parallel legal battles in Spain. Headliner.nl reported that Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez and FC Barcelona are scheduled for a conciliation hearing in a Madrid civil court following a slander complaint filed by Barcelona over remarks made by Pérez regarding systemic corruption. An additional civil court session is scheduled for November 25 in Madrid to determine the next legal steps in the broader dispute.