UEFA did not initiate a new case against Barcelona in the Negreira case

UEFA has not opened new proceedings in the case of the former vice-president of the technical committee of the referees of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), José Maria Henriques Negreira, against the Spanish “Barcelona”, according to the website of the Catalan club.

On Thursday, UEFA confirmed it had received documents from Real Madrid regarding Negreira's case. In June, the Madrid club announced that it had sent a letter to UEFA with materials that confirmed the existence of “non-transparent payments” from Barcelona to Negreira. The publication on the website noted that we are talking about payments that, according to the club, were long-term, systematic and unjustified and were carried out through various corporate structures. The club also called on UEFA to resume the previously initiated disciplinary proceedings and not delay the investigation process. Real Madrid believes that the situation affects the fundamental principles of fairness and transparency of competitions and requires a prompt response.

"In response to reports of a possible reopening of UEFA's investigation into Negreira, Barcelona would like to make the following clarification: UEFA has not opened a new disciplinary case against Barcelona. The investigation began in 2023 with the appointment of two UEFA inspectors, who have since carried out what they considered necessary measures. The club has always complied with all their demands. This case has not been reopened as it was never closed," Barcelona said in a statement.

"It is their prerogative to determine what action the inspectors deem appropriate in relation to this documentation. To date, no new requests have been made to Barcelona and Real Madrid's complaint has not been communicated to the club. Barcelona reaffirms its willingness to cooperate fully with the competent authorities and calls for balanced and accurate reporting of the progress of these proceedings," the Catalan club added.