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🚨 OFFICIAL: UEFA statement on Negreira case. “UEFA can confirm that it has received from Real Madrid CF a substantial amount of documents related to the ongoing investigation into FC Barcelona in the matter involving Negreira, former vice-president of the Technical Committee of https://t.co/n2AoyBniMm #UEFA #Negreira #FCBarcelona #ES

🚨🔵🔴 OFFICIAL: Barcelona statement after UEFA update on Negreira case. “In response to the reports published regarding the alleged reactivation of the UEFA proceedings in the Negreira case, FC Barcelona wishes to make the following clarifications: UEFA has not opened any new https://t.co/E3SP6EQ7aa #FCBarcelona #Negreira #UEFA #ES

🚨⚪️ OFFICIAL: Real Madrid statement on Negreira case following UEFA statement. “UEFA has confirmed receipt of the complaint filed by Real Madrid CF and the continuation of the investigation into payments made over the last two decades by FC Barcelona to the former https://t.co/KPDH2bzCTN #RealMadrid #Negreira #UEFA #Therearenospecificcountriesmentionedinthetweet.

In the Negreira case: UEFA does not reactivate anything; it only acknowledges receipt of the documentation from Real Madrid. Receiving documents is not reopening a case. FC Barcelona itself reminds that UEFA's investigation began in 2023 and was never closed. UEFA now merely confirms the receipt of the material sent by Real Madrid and indicates that its inspectors will assess it in the ongoing investigation. It does not announce any new charges nor resolves the substance. In Spain, Article 80 of Law 10/1990 set the statute of limitations for very serious infractions at three years. Therefore, regarding the facts subject to that regime, I maintain the statute of limitations in the Negreira case. There is no evidence of match-fixing, fraud, bribery, or corruption, so the exception of non-application of the statute of limitations provided for in UEFA's Disciplinary Regulations cannot be applied. Consequently, the general five-year period applies, and this has elapsed without actions that validly interrupt it; thus, the disciplinary action is also barred by the statute of limitations in UEFA. The mere receipt of documentation does not prove any of those behaviors nor allows, by itself, to evade the statute of limitations. Therefore, it is appropriate to declare the action extinguished when relevant. (translated)

UEFA will only make a decision on the case if the Spanish court considers that there was sports corruption. Opening a new case or taking action on their own is ruled out. Inside Barça, they are calm. (translated)

🚨🚨 COMMUNIQUE FROM FC BARCELONA!!! THE BLAUGRANA CLUB DENIES ANY NEW UEFA PROCEDURE ENGAGED AGAINST BARÇA. ❌ “In response to reports published regarding the alleged reactivation of the UEFA procedure in the Negreira case, FC Barcelona wishes to clarify the following: UEFA HAS NOT OPENED ANY NEW PROCEDURE AGAINST FC BARCELONA. ❗️ The procedure was initiated in 2023, with the appointment of two investigators who have since taken the action they deemed appropriate. The Club has always responded to all their requests. These procedures have not been reopened because they have never been closed. The UEFA statement confirms the receipt of the documentation submitted by Real Madrid and indicates that the investigators will evaluate it as part of the ongoing investigation. The same text expressly refers, twice, to an investigation and review that are “ongoing.” It does not announce the opening, reopening, or reactivation of any procedure, nor any assessment of the substance or value of the documentation provided. It invites the investigators to determine what action, if any, they deem appropriate regarding this documentation. To date, they have not made new requests to FC Barcelona and have not forwarded Real Madrid's complaint to the club. Should they do so, the Club will respond accordingly, as it has done so far. In accordance with the applicable legislation governing this matter, these procedures are subject to the outcome of the criminal case currently being heard in Spain and will continue to be so. Since the beginning of the investigation, FC Barcelona has continued to obtain its UEFA license without objection and has participated in UEFA competitions. To facilitate the verification of information, we reproduce below the complete original text of the UEFA statement: “UEFA can confirm that it has received from Real Madrid CF a substantial amount of documents related to the ongoing investigation into FC Barcelona in the case involving José María Enríquez Negreira, the former vice-president of the Technical Committee of Referees of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (the so-called "Negreira" case). UEFA's ethical and disciplinary inspectors have also received these latest documents, which they will evaluate as part of their ongoing review. FC Barcelona reiterates its full cooperation with the competent authorities and calls for rigor and accuracy in reporting this procedure.” (translated)

It is worth recalling Ceferin's words from April 2023: I cannot comment on the Negreira case directly for two reasons: first, because we have an independent disciplinary committee for that, and second, because I have not dealt with this matter in detail. However, I can say that it is one of the most serious things I have seen in football. I have been informed, and the situation is extremely serious. At the level of the Spanish league, the case has obviously expired and cannot have sporting consequences, but as far as UEFA is concerned, nothing has expired. (translated)

✅ OFFICIAL: FC Barcelona responds to the statement from Real Madrid. UEFA has not initiated any new disciplinary proceedings against FC Barcelona. The proceedings began in 2023 with the appointment of two investigators, who have since taken actions they deemed necessary. The club has always complied with all their requests. These proceedings have not been resumed because they were never closed. UEFA's statement confirms the receipt of documentation sent by Real Madrid and its assessment by investigators as part of the ongoing investigation. The statement explicitly refers twice to the ongoing investigation and review. Therefore, it does not announce the initiation, resumption, or reactivation of any case, nor does it contain any statements regarding the substance or value of the submitted documentation. It is up to the investigators to decide what actions they consider appropriate in relation to this documentation. To date, they have not approached FC Barcelona with any new requests nor have they relayed Real Madrid's complaint to the Club. If they do, the Club will respond accordingly, as it has done so far. According to the applicable regulations, this act is subject to the resolution of the criminal proceedings ongoing in Spain and will remain there. Since the beginning of the investigation, FC Barcelona has been obtaining UEFA licenses without objection and has participated in UEFA competitions. [@FCBarcelona] (translated)

In response to the reports published regarding the alleged reactivation of the UEFA procedure in the Negreira case, FC Barcelona wishes to provide the following clarifications: UEFA has opened no new procedure against FC Barcelona. The procedure was initiated in 2023, with the appointment of two investigators who have since taken the action they deemed appropriate. The Club has always responded to all their requests. These procedures have not been reopened because they have never been closed. UEFA's statement confirms the receipt of the documentation submitted by Real Madrid and indicates that the investigators will evaluate it as part of the existing inquiry. The same text expressly refers, twice, to an investigation and review that are "ongoing." It does not announce the opening, reopening, or reactivation of any procedure, nor any evaluation of the substance or value of the documentation provided. It encourages the investigators to determine what action, if any, they deem appropriate regarding this documentation. To date, they have not made new requests to FC Barcelona and have not forwarded Real Madrid's complaint to the club. If they do, the Club will respond accordingly, as it has done thus far. In accordance with the applicable legislation governing this matter, this procedure is subject to the outcome of the criminal case currently being heard in Spain and will continue to be so. Since the beginning of the investigation, FC Barcelona has continued to obtain its UEFA license without objection and has participated in UEFA competitions. To facilitate the verification of information, we reproduce below the complete original text of UEFA's statement: "UEFA can confirm that it has received from Real Madrid CF a substantial amount of documents related to the ongoing investigation into FC Barcelona in the case involving José María Enríquez Negreira, the former vice-president of the Technical Committee of Referees of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (the so-called 'Negreira' case). UEFA's ethical and disciplinary inspectors have also received these documents which they will evaluate as part of their ongoing review." FC Barcelona reiterates its full cooperation with the competent authorities and calls for rigor and accuracy in the reporting of this procedure. (translated)

🚨 UEFA will allow Barcelona to submit its own claims. Mr. Laporta will make the claim, who tripled the payments to Negreira 🤣 THEY ARE GOING DOWN, HAHA 🤣 (translated)