Real Madrid’s Perez summoned over comments on Barcelona referee payments
The Catalan club said it wants to force Florentino Perez to retract statements it described as knowingly false, defamatory and damaging to the club's image and reputation.
Real Madrid's president Florentino Perez and Barcelona are set to appear in court on November 25 for a conciliation hearing, amid potential criminal proceedings for defamation. Barcelona initiated legal action in June over Perez's claims in May that the Catalan club had sought favorable treatment from referees. The dispute revolves around allegations that Barcelona paid up to €7 million over 18 years to companies linked to Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, a former vice-president of Spain's refereeing committee.
Barcelona maintains the payments were for referee reports, while the court dismissed bribery charges against the club in 2024. Perez contends that Barcelona's actions have robbed Real Madrid of potential league titles, claiming they could have won twice as many as the seven they have actually secured.
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