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Rafa Yuste accuses Florentino Pérez of legal pressure against Barcelona

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 4:18 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Rafa Yuste accuses Florentino Pérez of legal pressure against Barcelona

Summary

FC Barcelona’s acting president, Rafa Yuste, criticized Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez during a Senate event on June 9, claiming Pérez exerted pressure regarding the Negreira Case. Yuste stated that Pérez threatened to send damaging information to UEFA, leading Barça to announce upcoming legal action against him. He explained that the conflict would be resolved in court. Yuste described Pérez's accusations of refereeing misconduct as unfounded jealousy. As Barcelona prepares for the new season, the Negreira Case continues to create controversy around the club's actions.

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By the Numbers

•Yuste plans legal action against Pérez for alleged threats to UEFA.
•Pérez accused Barcelona of benefiting from referee biases.
•Yuste's remarks were made to the club's Senate on June 9.
•Barcelona enters the season amid ongoing scrutiny from the Negreira Case.

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4:18 PMYahoo Sports — 🤬 Yuste hits out at Florentino: "I don't know who he thinks he is”

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FC Barcelona’s acting president, Rafa Yuste, has accused Florentino Pérez of exerting pressure against Barça in connection with the Negreira Case and announced legal action against him.The Blaugra...
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