Negreira Case Unveiled: Will Madrid’s Push for Barca Sanctions Move the Needle in a Complicated Gamble
Madrid presses for penalties against Barça in the Negreira affair, sparking a broader debate about who can sanction in domestic competitions. Barcelona faces allegations of paying a former deputy head of the referees’ committee to influence match results. UEFA’s jurisdiction is highlighted as the likely pathway for any sanctions, with FIFA’s role seen as more limited. The article outlines why continental authority, not FIFA, is at the center of potential penalties and what that means for both clubs.