Madrid’s Legal Move in the Negreira Case: Laporta Under Cross-Examination
Barcelona president Joan Laporta testified in the Negreira case, accused of payments to a former Spanish referees official. Real Madrid joined the case as a private prosecutor, scrutinizing Barca’s payments over 17 years. Florentino Pérez warned Madrid would pursue accountability if Barca’s actions influenced refereeing decisions. The proceedings, reported by AS, revealed intense questioning, including an 800% payment increase and questions about a son’s role in unpublished reports. The investigation continues to unfold, with both clubs at the center of a high-stakes dispute about refereeing influence.