Real Madrid requests UEFA to reopen proceedings against Barcelona over Negreira case
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 12:35 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Real Madrid has formally approached UEFA to request the resumption of disciplinary proceedings related to the Negreira case. The club argues that the payments involving former referee committee vice-president Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira raise significant concerns about competitive integrity. Real Madrid emphasizes that this issue is critical not only for domestic football but also for the credibility of European competitions. The club has expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of resolution and seeks immediate action. Real Madrid's president, Florentino Perez, has been vocal on this matter, indicating the seriousness with which Real Madrid is pursuing the case.
- •Real Madrid officially submits documentation to UEFA on June 17.
- •The club demands renewed scrutiny over the Negreira case.
- •Concerns about competitive integrity are highlighted in the submission.
- •Florentino Perez has consistently criticized Barcelona regarding this issue.
- •UEFA previously opened but did not complete disciplinary proceedings.
- 2:41 PMESPN Soccer — Madrid want action against Barça in Negreira case
- 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Confirmed: Real Madrid formally ask UEFA to reopen disciplinary proceedings against Barcelona
- 12:20 PMYahoo Sports — Confirmed: Real Madrid send letter to UEFA calling for disciplinary proceedings against Barcelona in Negreira Case
"Real Madrid have intensified their position regarding the Negreira Case after officially submitting documentation to UEFA and requesting the resumption of disciplinary proceedings linked to the matter...
"Real Madrid have taken a significant step in the ongoing Negreira Case by officially informing UEFA of what the club describes as new evidence related to the long-running investigation involving Barce...
"Real Madrid have written to UEFA demanding disciplinary action against Barcelona for historic payments to the former vice president of the Spanish refereeing association.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerJun 17, 2026, 2:41 PMMadrid want action against Barça in Negreira case
Real Madrid have written to UEFA demanding disciplinary action against Barcelona for historic payments to the former vice president of the Spanish refereeing association.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 12:35 PMConfirmed: Real Madrid formally ask UEFA to reopen disciplinary proceedings against Barcelona
Real Madrid have intensified their position regarding the Negreira Case after officially submitting documentation to UEFA and requesting the resumption of disciplinary proceedings linked to the matter...
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 12:20 PMConfirmed: Real Madrid send letter to UEFA calling for disciplinary proceedings against Barcelona in Negreira Case
Real Madrid have taken a significant step in the ongoing Negreira Case by officially informing UEFA of what the club describes as new evidence related to the long-running investigation involving Barce...
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