Josep Maria Bartomeu, the former Catalan president, has repeatedly been questioned about his involvement in the Negreira affair, a potential refereeing scandal that has embroiled Barça for months. He has once again asserted his innocence, drawing upon the practices of their Madrid rival.
In response to repeated questioning regarding his role in the Negreira affair, a potential refereeing scandal that has deeply involved Barcelona for several months, former Catalan president Josep Maria Bartomeu has once again proclaimed his innocence. He has chosen to support his defense by referencing the actions of their Madrid rival.
Bartomeu’s defense centers on the claim that Real Madrid hired the husband of the head of women’s football refereeing. This assertion is presented as a means to deflect criticism and suggest that such practices, if they occurred, were not unique to Barcelona and might even be mirrored or exceeded by their fiercest competitor.
