Real Madrid demands 6-month extension in Negreira case probe
Real Madrid has formally requested a six-month extension in the Negreira case investigation, alleging that structural clientelism within Spain’s refereeing bodies enabled systemic sports corruption.
Real Madrid has formally petitioned the court to extend the judicial instruction of the Negreira case for an additional six months. The club argues that crucial legal procedures remain pending and new evidence must be thoroughly analyzed.
Legal representatives emphasize that the Civil Guard’s ongoing investigation has already consolidated direct and circumstantial proof regarding an alleged continuous crime of sports corruption.
The club’s legal strategy targets the internal framework of the Royal Spanish Football Federation and the Technical Committee of Referees.
Real Madrid asserts that deep-rooted structural deficiencies allowed an arbitrary referee evaluation model to thrive for years.
They maintain this system fostered clientelism, mirroring judicial definitions of systemic corruption, making it vital to investigate the broader officiating infrastructure.
