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Real Madrid and Barcelona legal dispute

Overview

A legal dispute has emerged between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona following comments made by Real Madrid President Florentino Pérez regarding the Negreira affair. Pérez accused Barcelona of “systemic corruption” and claimed Real Madrid had been “robbed” of seven league titles due to refereeing favoritism.

In response, a Madrid court has summoned Pérez and Barcelona representatives to a mandatory conciliation hearing on November 25 at 09:40 in courtrooms 1 and 2. This proceeding is a required step under Article 205 of Spain’s Criminal Code before Barcelona can file a formal criminal defamation lawsuit. Barcelona seeks a public retraction, describing the statements as “knowingly false, defamatory and damaging to the club’s image and reputation.” If the hearing fails or Pérez refuses to retract the comments, Barcelona intends to proceed with criminal charges.

Barcelona President Joan Laporta has since intensified the rhetoric, stating the relationship between the two clubs is “nonexistent.” Speaking at the 33rd General Assembly of the European Football Clubs (EFC) in Copenhagen, Laporta accused Real Madrid of using the Negreira case to promote a “predetermined narrative” and criticized the club for public attacks, asserting that Barcelona will defend its honor. While maintaining this stance against Real Madrid, Laporta noted he has “smoothed over differences” and restored his relationship with Atlético de Madrid CEO Miguel Ángel Gil Marín, signaling a potential end to previous disputes regarding transfer market interests.

Entities

Joan Laporta · Florentino Pérez · Real Madrid CF · Real Madrid · FC Barcelona

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 12 sources
    Joan Laporta addresses Barcelona's return to EFC and club relations

    Barcelona president Joan Laporta addressed the club's return to the EFC, a reconciliation with Atlético de Madrid over Julián Álvarez, and plans for a future tribute to Lionel Messi.

  2. [SPORTS] 61 sources
    Florentino Pérez summoned to court by FC Barcelona over defamation claims

    Real Madrid President Florentino Pérez and FC Barcelona have been summoned to a Madrid court on November 25 for a conciliation hearing regarding a defamation lawsuit over the Negreira affair.

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