"The Negreira Case continues to drag on nearly three years after the payments made by FC Barcelona to the former vice president of the Referees Technical Committee (CTA) came to light. Barça have always maintained that the payments were in exchange for reports on referees, despite allegations of the €7.2 million being paid to influence refereeing decisions. The investigating judge continues to seek information and testimony to clarify all the facts before the matter can be closed for good."
"Barcelona president Joan Laporta will testify regarding these payments. A large part of the payments took place during Laporta's first term as club president, following the line previously established by Joan Gaspart. Initially, Laporta was charged in the case, but after his lawyers presented their arguments, the charges were dropped, as the events that occurred during his mandate had already expired legally. Sandro Rosell and Josep Maria Bartomeu, both former presidents, are still charged, while Laporta will appear as a witness."
"Before him, two former Barça head coaches, Ernesto Valverde and Luis Enrique, who currently manage Athletic Club and PSG respectively, will give their statements. Their testimony aims to clarify whether at any time they were aware of the refereeing reports for which these large sums were allegedly paid. Both coaches are expected to testify via videoconference, as their work commitments with their clubs prevent them from travelling to Barcelona. Laporta, however, will attend in person at the Ciutat de la Justicia."
The Negreira case remains open nearly three years after FC Barcelona paid €7.2 million to the former vice president of the Referees Technical Committee (CTA). Barça maintain the payments were for referee reports, while prosecutors allege the funds were intended to influence refereeing decisions. The investigating judge continues to gather information and testimony to clarify the facts. Joan Laporta will testify as a witness; many payments date to his first term and charges against him were dropped due to legal expiry. Former presidents Sandro Rosell and Josep Maria Bartomeu remain charged. Ernesto Valverde and Luis Enrique will provide statements, expected by videoconference.
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