Judge extends investigation into Negreira case by six more months | Barca Universal

"According to the judge, the investigation may need more time because the club has not yet been formally questioned as an investigated entity. The statement could lead to new investigative steps depending on the explanations the club provides."

"Barcelona have always maintained that the payments were in exchange for technical reports on referees and scout reports on players. And, there has been no evidence to suggest that there was an attempt to influence referees. But the matter continues to be investigated."

"In a ruling dated February 18, the judge of Barcelona's Court of Instruction No. 1, Alejandra Gil, approved the extension following a request from the prosecution, which was also supported by Real Madrid as one of the private accusers in the case."

The investigation into Barcelona's payments to Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, former vice-president of the Technical Committee of Referees, has been extended for another six months by Judge Alejandra Gil. Barcelona claims the payments were for technical reports on referees and scout reports on players, with no evidence of referee influence attempts. The extension was approved following prosecution requests and Real Madrid's support as a private accuser. Barcelona has been summoned to testify on April 10, represented by former vice-president Elena Fort. The investigation, ongoing since 2023, requires additional time to examine the club's formal statement and any resulting investigative steps.

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