Background
The investigation concerns more than €7 million paid while Negreira held a senior position within the refereeing structure. Prosecutors are examining the purpose of those payments. FC Barcelona has maintained that they related to technical reports and refereeing advice.
Documented outcome
There is no final judgment. In 2024 the Barcelona Provincial Court set aside the bribery classification and held that possible offences attributed to Joan Laporta's 2003–2010 term were time-barred. Other investigated periods and parties remained in the proceedings.
Why it matters
The case raises questions about governance, conflicts of interest and the documentation of services purchased from people holding positions of influence in refereeing. IsFoul records the verified procedural status without treating allegations as convictions.