The public prosecutor has decided to file a lawsuit against the club, accusing former presidents Josep Maria Bartomeu and Sandro Rosell of corruption by sporting fraud, disloyal administration, and falsifying commercial documents.
Joan Laporta has taken to Twitter to reassure Barcelona fans that the club is innocent
Barcelona is facing a serious legal challenge in the form of the so-called ‘Negreira case’, which could potentially jeopardize the club’s participation in European competitions next season. The public prosecutor has decided to file a lawsuit against the club, accusing former presidents Josep Maria Bartomeu and Sandro Rosell of corruption by sporting fraud, disloyal administration, and falsifying commercial documents. In response to these allegations, President Joan Laporta has taken to Twitter to reassure Barcelona fans that the club is innocent and the victim of a campaign against their honorability. Laporta has also criticized Real Madrid for holding a Board of Directors meeting on Sunday, suggesting that the timing of the meeting was designed to take advantage of Barcelona’s current predicament.
Despite Laporta’s protests, the prosecutor’s complaint to the Court of Instruction number 1 in Barcelona has been analyzed by several jurists who have concluded that there is no evidence of the crimes the club is accused of. This has raised concerns about the legitimacy of the case and the motives behind the prosecutor’s decision to pursue legal action against Barcelona. As the case continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how it will affect the club’s future prospects. For now, Laporta and his team are determined to defend Barcelona’s innocence and prove that the accusations against the club are unfounded. Whether they are successful in doing so remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the Negreira case is shaping up to be a major challenge for Barcelona and its leadership.