Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has launched a scathing attack on the Negreira Case, describing it as a major corruption scandal that has lasted two decades and demanding immediate action from UEFA.
In a strong and direct statement, Pérez said: “Recently, we learned about Barcelona’s ‘Negreira Case,’ and it’s an incomprehensible situation that is still ongoing…”
He continued: “This is a CORRUPTION CASE! The BIGGEST scandal in football history.”
Pérez added: “Barcelona spent TWO DECADES making payments and these referees are still active. This makes NO sense.”
Revealing Real Madrid’s next step, he declared: “We are going to immediately submit a dossier to UEFA because this deserves to be resolved.”
Pérez Escalates Fight Over Negreira Corruption Allegations
The Real Madrid president did not mince his words as he publicly condemned the long-running Negreira affair. He highlighted the shocking duration of the alleged payments — spanning two decades — and criticized the fact that involved referees remain active in the game.
Pérez’s latest comments mark a significant escalation. Real Madrid is now preparing to formally submit a detailed dossier to UEFA, seeking intervention at the European level.
Background on the Negreira Case
The Negreira Case repordly revolves around millions of euros paid by FC Barcelona to companies owned by José María Enríquez Negreira, who served as the vice-president of the Technical Committee of Referees for many years. The case has raised serious questions about possible influence over refereeing decisions in Spanish football.
Real Madrid has repeatedly expressed frustration with how Spanish football authorities have handled the investigation, with Florentino Pérez now taking the battle directly to UEFA.