Police raid Spanish Football Association office over BRIBERY charges involving FC Barcelona

Spanish Police raid to find evidence against Barcelona upon the orders of the Judge.

Police raid Spanish Football Association office over BRIBERY charges involving FC Barcelona

The railings of entrance of Barcelona's offices at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain. (AP Photo)

Spanish Police have officially raided the Spanish Football Federation office as part of a probe against FC Barcelona. The Catalan club has been accused of corruption and bribery, involving referees, to influence match results.

It also includes alleged payments in millions of dollars to former vice president of the refereeing committee. The raid was carried out on the orders of Judge Joaquin Aguirre. He is overseeing the case against Barcelona. However, no arrests have been made as of now.

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The accusations have mounted for a long time, making claims like corruption, fraudulent management, and falsification of documents against Barcelona. The prosecutors also argue that the club paid Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira– a referee from 1994 to 2018, who was also a part of the committee- almost 7 million euros between 2001 and 2018. Now, a new case has also been registered against the club, making things worse for them.

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However, Barcelona has denied any wrongdoing emphasizing that their payments were made for technical reports on referees and that it is normal. In a harsh turn of events for Barcelona, the case has gathered interest from UEFA, who might cancel the club’s participation in this season’s Champions League if found guilty.

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Sergio Ramos excited to play against Barcelona for Sevilla

Former Real Madrid captain and current Sevilla defender, Sergio Ramos will be eyeing the upcoming game as Sevilla prepares to take on Barcelona on September 29. Ramos, who recently joined Sevilla after his stint with Paris Saint-Germain, acknowledges the added motivation of facing top rivals like Barcelona.

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“Scoring my first goal against Barça? It wouldn’t be bad, but my focus is on being solid defensively and keeping a clean sheet. Of course, everyone has already prepared a celebration for the goal,” the veteran defender said to the press ahead of the game. Ramos knows Barcelona very well, from his Madrid days. So, he also acknowledged their acumen and hunger for winning.

On the other hand, Sevilla has had some ups and downs this season. However, they seem to have gained the much-needed momentum prior to the huge clash. Now, the Red and Whites will look to build on this and look to achieve greater heights this La Liga season.

Sergio Ramos stressed the importance of defensive solidity and expressed his focus on maintaining a strong defensive line. He also noted Sevilla’s determination to give their best, even in a potentially hostile environment, as they seek to achieve a significant result against Barcelona.

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