"The Negreira case has entered a decisive and increasingly delicate phase. However, the story from here is not going to be easy as recent developments from AS have confirmed that Real Madrid have chosen to actively participate in the proceedings by bringing a private prosecutor. It is to be noted that Barcelona continue to maintain their stance that the payments made to companies linked to former CTA vice-president Enrique Negreira were for technical advisory services related to refereeing criteria, not for influencing on-field decisions."
"From the Blaugrana point of view, this distinction remains central to their defence and has not changed despite the growing pressure surrounding the case. The appearance of Joan Laporta before the court marked a key moment. During his testimony, Barcelona's president was questioned extensively, particularly following the intervention of Real Madrid's legal representatives. One of the most sensitive points raised concerned the sharp increase in payments over time."
"Barcelona insist that the lack of preserved documentation from two decades ago cannot automatically be interpreted as wrongdoing, especially given changes in management, record-keeping systems and sporting staff over the years. From within the club, there is frustration that former coaches being unable to recall specific reports is being framed as evidence rather than a circumstantial limitation. Barcelona's legal strategy is centred on demonstrating that any administrative inconsistencies do not equate to sporting corruption."
Real Madrid has chosen to actively participate in the Negreira proceedings by bringing a private prosecutor, increasing legal pressure on Barcelona. Barcelona maintains that payments to companies linked to former CTA vice-president Enrique Negreira were for technical advisory services on refereeing criteria and not intended to influence match decisions. Joan Laporta testified and faced extensive questioning after Real Madrid's legal intervention, especially about the sharp rise in payments. Investigations probe the involvement of Negreira's son and the nature of alleged reports. Barcelona argues missing two-decade-old records, staff changes and forgotten recollections do not prove wrongdoing. Tax declarations and payment origins are under scrutiny, and Barcelona's legal strategy aims to show administrative inconsistencies do not equal sporting corruption.
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