"“Everyone is free to say what they want, but I simply think this speech is false,” he told Què Thi Jugues “It cannot be true, we had Messi, Iniesta and Xavi, it's impossible.”"
"The Spanish Association of Football Referees (AESAF) has called for an apology and asked for disciplinary proceedings to be opened against Perez."
"Barcelona have also issued a statement and confirmed they are examining whether to take legal action."
"Both teams are back in action at the weekend. Barcelona host Real Betis in their final home game of the season, while Madrid face Sevilla."
Fermin Lopez responded to Florentino Perez’s midweek comments accusing match officials of costing Real Madrid titles. Lopez said everyone can speak freely but stated the speech is false. He argued the claims cannot be true because Barcelona had players such as Messi, Iniesta, and Xavi. The Spanish Association of Football Referees requested an apology and asked that disciplinary proceedings be opened against Perez. Barcelona issued a statement confirming they are examining whether to pursue legal action. Both clubs return to league action over the weekend, with Barcelona hosting Real Betis and Real Madrid playing Sevilla.
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