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Barcelona remains confident amid renewed UEFA investigation on Negreira case

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 5:05 PM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Barcelona remains confident amid renewed UEFA investigation on Negreira case

Summary

Barcelona is maintaining a calm stance following UEFA's acknowledgment of Real Madrid's documents related to the Negreira case. The club insists it has acted within legal parameters, stating that payments made were for refereeing reports rather than to influence matches. Barcelona's management expressed confidence in their innocence, asserting that UEFA's statement does not indicate any new accusations or concerns. As the situation develops, Barcelona emphasizes that it will not be drawn into media distractions and believes it has the support of the governing body regarding its eligibility in competitions.

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By the Numbers

•UEFA received documents from Real Madrid to reopen the investigation.
•Barcelona reiterates it has not been involved in wrongdoing.
•The club claims UEFA's public statement is merely formal and non-incriminatory.
•Barcelona believes recent actions are intended to distract from other issues.
•Joan Laporta and management remain focused on their performance on the field.

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5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona calm after UEFA statement on Negreira case following Real Madrid complain: ‘All smoke and mirrors’

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Real Madrid have always had a big part to play in the investigation into Barcelona’s ‘Negreira scandal’ allegations and have continually looked to turn the matter into a smear campaign.Earlier t...
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