BARCELONA could be banned from the Champions League after being charged with allegedly bribing referees.
Back in March, SunSport reported the Catalan giants could be axed from Europe's elite competition if they are found guilty.
Now Spanish outlet El Debate are reporting that judge Joaquin Aguirre has accused Barcelona of bribery.
This relates to £6million in payments to Jose Maria Enruquez Negreira - former vice president of the Technical Committee of Referees.
Ex-Barcelona presidents Maria Bartomeu and Sandro Rosell have both been charged, along with Negreira and his son Javier Enriquez Romero.
The LaLiga champions are accused of breaching a law which bans officials from receiving reward for their performances of public duties.
The Supreme Court have classified Negreira as an individual who was performing a public function.
The charges allege that Negreira was given cash through a shell company set up by ex-Barcelona director Josep Contreras.
It is also alleged Contreras earned 50 per cent commission from this transaction.
Former ref Alberto Gimenez has also accused Negreira of labelling him a "chicken" in a "secret match-fixing meeting".
He told RadioMarca: "Negreira pressured me. He met me with other referees and told me: 'Hey chicken, be careful with what you say on television. You already understand me. Be careful'.
"There is a formula for fixing matches. It's a fool's trap: I'm a friend of 'such and such' who will support you, you give me so much and I'll fix it for you.
"If the result is negative, the money is returned. If he wins, he is marked for life. If he loses and returns the money, he has another chance."
LaLiga president Javier Tebas previously urged Barca president Laporta to explain the situation.
The club's vice-president, Rafael Yuste, then claimed they had hired a law firm to begin an investigation.
Yuste also claimed the payments to Negreira's Dasnil company ended in 2018.
One of the potential punishments for Barcelona includes a Champions League ban.
The Spanish side have not won the competition since 2015 and were eliminated in the group stage in each of the past two seasons.
hoebcdklot
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This is just to attract more viewers n nothing else
18597076(deleted)
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but you're already sound like barca is guilty , why?
Not at all Jeff. I pointed out the previous commentators errors in their understanding. Very common misconceptions that lead the uncritical to assume the worst and conspiracy.
Oleagbo
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They are afraid to ban barca because they will lose their 30% viewers
they have not seen evidence yet
Raditzz96115
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A couple issues with what you’ve said. The reports doesn’t mean that bribery didn’t occur, if the reports are real, then Barca overpaid for those reports which would range thousands of dollars does not amount to 7 million. Also if it was legitimate, why pay through 7 LLCs and 400k through his son? All without a contract. Read about about Tebas supposed fake letter. You’ll realize the media is blowing smoke up your dress. Also they haven’t disclosed all the evidence, this isn’t a public court yet. And sure enough Barca will argue to keep this court proceedings closed to the public. So you and I may never know the evidence that is being presented.
Okay thanks dk how it works so was curious
HammedAbati
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Alright good news to some Madrid fans. Alright the least point you will be deducted will be 12 points right? And I promise you Barcelona will still make top 4 in the league and f#ck UEFA
jeffseth75
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A couple issues with what you’ve said. The reports doesn’t mean that bribery didn’t occur, if the reports are real, then Barca overpaid for those reports which would range thousands of dollars does not amount to 7 million. Also if it was legitimate, why pay through 7 LLCs and 400k through his son? All without a contract. Read about about Tebas supposed fake letter. You’ll realize the media is blowing smoke up your dress. Also they haven’t disclosed all the evidence, this isn’t a public court yet. And sure enough Barca will argue to keep this court proceedings closed to the public. So you and I may never know the evidence that is being presented.
but you're already sound like barca is guilty , why?
cimdlrtyz
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good news
18597076(deleted)
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How does this work then ? Not found guilty, theres evidence of reports from Negreira, there’s evidence of tebas sending a fake letter and Barca gets charged because the judge isn’t convinced - how does the law work ??
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A couple issues with what you’ve said. The reports doesn’t mean that bribery didn’t occur, if the reports are real, then Barca overpaid for those reports which would range thousands of dollars does not amount to 7 million. Also if it was legitimate, why pay through 7 LLCs and 400k through his son? All without a contract. Read about about Tebas supposed fake letter. You’ll realize the media is blowing smoke up your dress. Also they haven’t disclosed all the evidence, this isn’t a public court yet. And sure enough Barca will argue to keep this court proceedings closed to the public. So you and I may never know the evidence that is being presented.
JaylinMessi007
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I hope not bro
18597076(deleted)
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reposting everything over and over, same posts all time but no ban why?
Because it’s still to go through trial. The prosecutor has brought charges and the judge has accepted. Now the trial will actually begin.
18597076(deleted)
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They are afraid to ban barca because they will lose their 30% viewers
They’ve already lost most of their viewers. They went to intermiami. Barca is even struggling to fill their stadium.
Harkoredeadele
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This is arrant nonesense
Fvar4ever
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just say no to corruption u will not die the same way u say no to racism
That’s funny coming from Madrid. I can almost see Perez 💰 paying Tebas to come up with more false accusations..
Fvar4ever
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Complete nonsense… with all the loses during those years how come Barca didn’t benefit from this if what there saying is true. The real question that should be asked is who’s benefiting from this false accusations ! Let me guess 🤔
Raditzz96115
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Fair enough.....punishment for cheating in football should be complete banning for 2 seasons
How does this work then ? Not found guilty, theres evidence of reports from Negreira, there’s evidence of tebas sending a fake letter and Barca gets charged because the judge isn’t convinced - how does the law work ??
Kingkyrian
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Why would prime Barca then bribe refs ? This a strong statement to think about
Alihhh
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They are afraid to ban barca because they will lose their 30% viewers
Jihbkmnpt
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people trying hard to bring down successful team
just say no to corruption u will not die the same way u say no to racism
Jihbkmnpt
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Because you guys are afraid of Barcelona to win Europe, now you are accusing them
lol 😂 Europa league I guess
SONKOJILENG
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Waiting on the outcome we tired of reading Accused Accused all time please. No mater the outcome we still Remains Barcelona
Setbciklt
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Because you guys are afraid of Barcelona to win Europe, now you are accusing them
jutlmnoptz
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You're the fool here not me. From your argument, i can clearly sense that
Because a stupid person like you doesn’t know difference between charged and guilty if you charge someone for a crime does not means he is guilty is common sense and fool like you won’t get it
UEFAchampions
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Fool wait for the punishment and stop being fool
You're the fool here not me. From your argument, i can clearly sense that
jutlmnoptz
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Hahaha! Bro stop typing nonsense. Whether it's 10 years or 20 years, you'll still get punished. There's no rule that says if you commit a crime and it's more than 5 years that you won't get punished. Stop typing nonsense
Fool wait for the punishment and stop being fool
UEFAchampions
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And you think you are making sense here which you can’t differentiate between charged and guilty
It's only a matter of time. You'll be proven guilty soon
UEFAchampions
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Have you listened to Laliga president interview. He stated that laliga cannot punish Barca because the case is even more than five years
Hahaha! Bro stop typing nonsense. Whether it's 10 years or 20 years, you'll still get punished. There's no rule that says if you commit a crime and it's more than 5 years that you won't get punished. Stop typing nonsense
jutlmnoptz
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He get paid by la Liga, not Barcelona. He was appointed for the job so he's getting paid. And ofcourse, you paid him that money because you wanted a favour, which is termed as "bribing". Anything you're saying here is to defend your club but you're not making sense one bit
And you think you are making sense here which you can’t differentiate between charged and guilty
UEFAchampions
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Are you not paying for the service you provided for ? And you think Barca is stupid to pay money without any reason. My friend this one too will die soon don’t worry your head
He get paid by la Liga, not Barcelona. He was appointed for the job so he's getting paid. And ofcourse, you paid him that money because you wanted a favour, which is termed as "bribing". Anything you're saying here is to defend your club but you're not making sense one bit
jutlmnoptz
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Scouting report? Does this even make sense to you? Don't Barcelona as a club has a scouting team? How on earth would they be given a referee chief that exorbitant amount what for? And why only him?
Have you listened to Laliga president interview. He stated that laliga cannot punish Barca because the case is even more than five years
jutlmnoptz
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It is allowed, yes but why is it only Barcelona who gave him money? The referee chief is allowed to give reports on referees to every team, you don't have to pay him. Why you paying him? What for?
Are you not paying for the service you provided for ? And you think Barca is stupid to pay money without any reason. My friend this one too will die soon don’t worry your head
Clevis
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reposting everything over and over, same posts all time but no ban why?
UEFAchampions
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Scouting reports not on players but on referees get that and it is allowed
It is allowed, yes but why is it only Barcelona who gave him money? The referee chief is allowed to give reports on referees to every team, you don't have to pay him. Why you paying him? What for?
jutlmnoptz
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And which Barca has explained that it was for scouting reports but not for bribery so now the accusers has to prove it in court not on social media remember we don’t charged peoples on social media
If you think charged is same as guilty then let them ban Barca and let’s see . This is just social media noise pollution
jutlmnoptz
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Scouting report? Does this even make sense to you? Don't Barcelona as a club has a scouting team? How on earth would they be given a referee chief that exorbitant amount what for? And why only him?
Scouting reports not on players but on referees get that and it is allowed
UEFAchampions
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And which Barca has explained that it was for scouting reports but not for bribery so now the accusers has to prove it in court not on social media remember we don’t charged peoples on social media
Scouting report? Does this even make sense to you? Don't Barcelona as a club has a scouting team? How on earth would they be given a referee chief that exorbitant amount what for? And why only him?
Robbckty
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Watin Barcelona do these werey teeba abi watin Dem dey call am self
jutlmnoptz
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What's there to be proven? It has been confirmed that they paid €7.9M to Negreira. What other prove do you need again?
And which Barca has explained that it was for scouting reports but not for bribery so now the accusers has to prove it in court not on social media remember we don’t charged peoples on social media
UEFAchampions
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Barca are charged but that doesn’t mean they are guilty until it is proven
What's there to be proven? It has been confirmed that they paid €7.9M to Negreira. What other prove do you need again?
jutlmnoptz
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Fair enough.....punishment for cheating in football should be complete banning for 2 seasons
Barca are charged but that doesn’t mean they are guilty until it is proven
jutlmnoptz
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We all watch Barcelona playing football and all the team they beat were not performing well but no influence of any referee decision
Tascmrsty
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Fair enough.....punishment for cheating in football should be complete banning for 2 seasons
Barca_4_Life_
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If Barca found guilty then I will stop watching club football forever. can't love any other club
Strangerthings
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If they’re found guilty ban them , until then 🤫
Duuabdkno
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people trying hard to bring down successful team