“Never paid referees,” Barcelona demands resignation of La Liga chief Javier Tebas over presenting ‘false evidence’
Barcelona were accused of corruption last month
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FC Barcelona recently released a strong statement in response to La Liga president Javier Tebas presenting false evidence to the prosecutor in charge of the Negreira Case. The Catalan club was accused and charged with corruption by paying the refereeing committee head Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira.
Responding to the false evidence being presented, the club stated: “FC Barcelona wishes to expresses its deepest indignation, anger and dismay at La Liga president Javier Tebas being linked to the presenting false evidence to the public prosecutor to incriminate our club. FC Barcelona, as president Joan Laporta repeated in recent weeks, feels itself to be the victim of a media campaign for events that never took place: Barça has never paid referees.”
Speaking about the repercussions of Tebas misusing his powers, Barcelona stated: “For reasons of dignity and respect for the presidency of La Liga, Mr.Tebas should resign his post. Nevertheless, aware of his obsession with persecuting FC Barcelona and showing his constant averse and manifest dislike of our Club, we understand that the current La Liga president will persist in his efforts to keep damaging our club.”
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FC Barcelona transfer targets for the summer
FC Barcelona look to boost their squad before the start of next season with new signings in the summer. The Catalan club also looks to offload some players to manage wages and revenue as the club is in the midst of a financial crisis.
The first signing on Barcelona’s list is Vitor Roque. The 17-year-old is currently the highest scorer in the South American under-20 Championships. Sofyan Amrabat and Yannick Carrasco are also on Barcelona’s transfer list as they look to boost their attack ahead of next season’s challenges.
The club will also look to offload Ferran Torres, Ansu Fati and Eric Garcia at the end of the season. Barcelona currently sit at the top of the La Liga table, nine points clear of their arch-rivals Real Madrid.
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