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Barcelona files complaint against Real Madrid president Florentino Perez

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 6:10 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Barcelona files complaint against Real Madrid president Florentino Perez

Summary

FC Barcelona has escalated its ongoing conflict with Real Madrid by filing a formal complaint against Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. The complaint was submitted to Javier Tebas, president of La Liga, and Rafael Louzán, president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, in response to statements made by Perez that Barcelona claims damage its reputation and the integrity of Spanish football. This action follows Real Madrid's recent request to UEFA for punitive measures against Barcelona related to financial payments to former referee Enriquez Negreira. Tensions between the two clubs have risen significantly in recent years, leading to the current legal and institutional confrontations.

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Key Details

•Barcelona files a complaint regarding statements made by Florentino Perez.
•The complaint was sent to La Liga and RFEF on June 18, 2026.
•Real Madrid previously asked UEFA to investigate Barcelona's financial activities.
•Tensions between Barcelona and Real Madrid have intensified in recent years.
•Barcelona accuses Perez of undermining the integrity of Spanish football.

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