Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has launched a fresh attack on the Negreira Case, demanding justice and criticizing the lack of punishment for Barcelona.
Perez continues to express strong frustration over the long-running referee payments scandal, refusing to let the issue fade away.
Perez’s Strongest Statement Yet
“The Negreira case is the biggest STAIN in football history. How can a club pay millions of euros to the Refs VP for 20 years and still not face any punishment? Referees who worked with him for years are still active in La Liga. I will NOT stop until justice is served.”
The comments show that Perez remains deeply unsatisfied with how Spanish football authorities have handled the controversy involving FC Barcelona and former referees’ committee vice-president José María Enríquez Negreira.
What is the Negreira Case?
Between 2001 and 2018, Barcelona allegedly made payments totaling over €7.3 million to Negreira’s companies. Prosecutors claim these payments were made to influence refereeing decisions in favor of the Catalan club. The case has dragged on for years, sparking widespread debate about integrity in La Liga.
While investigations continue, many critics — led by Perez — argue that Barcelona has faced minimal sporting consequences so far.
Context and Ongoing Rivalry
This latest outburst comes amid the continued tension between Real Madrid and Barcelona, both on and off the pitch. Perez has consistently used the Negreira case to question the fairness of Spanish football governance and to position himself as a defender of the sport’s integrity.
As of 2026, the case remains unresolved in the courts, keeping the debate alive among fans and club presidents.