LaLiga: Real Madrid writes UEFA claiming evidence Barcelona bribed referees

Author: Ifreke InyangPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: Spain
SportsCrime & Law
LaLiga: Real Madrid writes UEFA claiming evidence Barcelona bribed referees

Real Madrid sent a letter to UEFA claiming they have evidence that Barcelona paid over €7.3 million to companies linked to former Spanish refereeing vice-president José María Enríquez Negreira between 2001 and 2018. Madrid describes the payments as a systemic risk to competition integrity and demands immediate disciplinary action. Barcelona insists the payments were for legitimate technical reports. Real Madrid is also acting as a private accuser in the ongoing criminal proceedings.

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