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Real Madrid urges UEFA action against Barcelona in Negreira case

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 3:10 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Real Madrid urges UEFA action against Barcelona in Negreira case

Summary

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez handed evidence to UEFA regarding the Barcelona-Negreira scandal during a meeting earlier today. Madrid has formally requested UEFA to address the issue urgently, citing the absence of a statute of limitations on bribery under UEFA's regulations. However, UEFA is awaiting the outcome of ongoing Spanish criminal proceedings against Barcelona, making their response contingent on a verdict from the RFEF. With the last alleged bribery payment made in 2018, RFEF's three-year limitation period complicates potential sanctions at the national level.

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Key Details

•Florentino Perez met with UEFA president to present evidence on Barcelona.
•Real Madrid seeks immediate UEFA action against Barcelona.
•UEFA's response is on hold pending RFEF's verdict on Barcelona.
•RFEF faces limitations on prosecuting crimes older than three years.
•Last bribery payment by Barcelona occurred in 2018.

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Florentino Perez took a massive step towards ensuring justice in the Barcelona-Negreira scandal when he met the president of UEFA and personally handed over evidence on the matter.Earlier today, the c...
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