FC Barcelona has officially reacted after the latest press conference of Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, where the well-known "Negreira" issue was brought back into the spotlight, reigniting tensions between the two biggest clubs in Spain.
In its official response, Barcelona emphasizes that the club's legal department is carefully examining the statements and accusations made by Perez during the press conference, adding that any possible legal step is being evaluated with the utmost seriousness.
"Regarding the press conference held by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, we inform that our legal department is carefully examining his statements and accusations. They are currently being analyzed and the steps to be taken are being evaluated. When deemed appropriate, any position and decision taken will be announced," the Catalan club said in a statement.
The statement comes after strong accusations made by Florentino Perez, who during a press conference declared that Real Madrid is preparing a 600-page file to be submitted to UEFA regarding the "Negreira" case. According to him, it is an unprecedented case in the history of world football.
Perez also stressed that the Madrid club and its members are determined to pursue this case, adding that the allegations of alleged corruption against Barcelona are unacceptable and require clarification in all relevant instances.
He also raised strong accusations against the structures of European football, citing UEFA and its internal processes, while emphasizing that Real Madrid will continue the legal and institutional battle regarding this issue.
The resurgence of the debate over the "Negreira" case has reignited clashes between the two historical rivals, while further developments are expected to bring new reactions from both clubs and European football institutions.
