Nothing alters the course of his program. As seen in Bojan Krkic’s farewell to football, he moves forward by participating in a range of events and allowing his emotions to surface. A careful, measured silence surrounds the matter involving Joan Laporta and the Negreira case. This touches two key points: first, Laporta’s status as Barça president, and second, his ties to the former vice-president of the Technical Referee Board during his first term from 2003 to 2010.
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The Negreira case: Barcelona’s unresolved challenge
For now, the leader chooses to refrain from commenting on the topic until journalists’ questions are fully addressed. In a span of 40 days, Laporta ordered a thorough external investigation into the affair whose final results remain unknown.
Additionally, the leader has issued up to six formal statements regarding the arbitration controversy. Barça has been framed as the victim of a campaign aimed at removing members after Laporta declared he would defend the club’s innocence and counter any attacks.
Several lawsuits have been filed against journalists, even though names were not disclosed and the media channel was not specified, as perceived by the board as an attack on the club’s honor.
Minister @JoanLaportaFCB commented on the information aired today on Ser Catalunya’s ‘Què t’hi jugues’
– FC Barcelona
1.- February 15
Shortly after the scandal was uncovered, Laporta released an initial statement indicating that an external consultant had provided arbitration advice. He asserted that nothing is coincidental and tied the timing to a peak sporting moment.
2.- February 21
The corporate statement followed. In his first term, invoices were issued to support the arbitration services requested, he stated, alluding to a broader campaign. He claimed that a masked adversary had emerged and vowed not to resign from the presidency.
3.- March 7
A luncheon at a Barcelona circle touched on the financial pressure in football. Laporta argued that the league and the funding mechanisms sought to push Barça toward a public company status, stating that Barça had never shown devotion to referees or to impressing others.
Calm cues from supporters urged patience. Barça remained confident in its innocence against a campaign targeting the club’s honor, and a plan to defend the club and reveal its integrity was promised. There were hints of reforms to set things right.
– The statements reflected a resolve to stand with the club and expose any attempts to derail its reputation with what was described as a jealous or hostile campaign.
4.- March 12
Laporta’s message on his personal social channel was later echoed by club accounts. He proclaimed Barça’s innocence and pointed to the Madrid decision in the Negreira affair. The exchange displayed a broader clash with other football leaders and signaled a shared interest in reshaping European competition dynamics, including effects on LaLiga governance.
The club published related remarks from leaders and players, reinforcing a message of unity and focus on the season’s goals.
5-13 March
In a gathering at Auditori 1899, Laporta spoke privately with team captains. He expressed a strong desire to confront those who had tarnished Barça’s shield and suggested that some rivals sought to erode the club’s reputation through malicious campaigns.
Supporters and players echoed a call for resilience and determination in pursuit of the club’s objectives.
6-19 March
A video of Laporta’s address circulated on club channels before a climactic match with Madrid. He stated that the campaign aimed to destabilize and control the team in the near term, promising to reveal who was behind it and why. The plan, he said, would include defense and counterattack as necessary.
Nothing alters the rhythm of the program. The narrative around Laporta, Barça, and the Negreira case continues to unfold, shaped by strategic statements, investigations, and a steady resolve to defend the club’s name in the public arena.
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The Negreira case: Barcelona’s big black hole
For the moment, Laporta refrains from speaking on the subject until journalists’ questions are fully addressed. Within 40 days, he ordered a rigorous external investigation into the matter whose final results are not yet known.
Additionally, he has issued several official messages regarding the arbitration scandal. Barça is portrayed as a victim of a campaign that seeks to remove board members after he affirmed defending the club’s innocence and countering the attack.
He has filed lawsuits against journalists who, in the board’s view, attacked the club’s honor, though names and media channels were not specified.
Minister @JoanLaportaFCB commented on the information aired today on Ser Catalunya’s ‘Què t’hi jugues’
– FC Barcelona
1.- February 15
Shortly after Ser Catalunya reported the scandal, Laporta presented an initial statement indicating the hiring of an external consultant for arbitration advice. He claimed that nothing happens by chance as it coincides with a peak sporting moment.
2.- February 21
In his corporate statement, he said that in his first term, invoices supported the arbitration services, suggesting a broader campaign. He claimed that an adversary had exposed himself and vowed not to resign from the presidency.
3.- March 7
A luncheon at the Círculo Ecuestre in Barcelona featured the notion that the league and CVC manipulate finances to push Barça toward a public company status, while denying any commitment to referees or to impressing others.
Calm supporters urged patience. Barça remained confident in its innocence amid the mounting scrutiny and asserted that it would defend the club and demonstrate its integrity. Steps to restore balance and trust were discussed.
– The posts reflected a pledge to stand with Barça and reveal the truth about the club’s honor.
4.- March 12
Laporta’s tweet, later amplified by club channels, declared: Barça is innocent. The post referenced Madrid’s stance in the Negreira case, highlighting a broader disagreement between leaders and a shared interest in reshaping European competition and governance of football.
Messages from leaders and players from Barça were shared publicly, emphasizing unity and the pursuit of long-term goals.
5-13 March
The captain’s gathering at Auditori 1899 featured a clear message: a desire to address those who tarnished Barça’s crest and to fend off attempts to erode the club’s reputation with hostile campaigns.
Fans and teammates signaled readiness to pursue success and defend the club’s honor in the face of opposition.
6-19 March
Video footage of Laporta’s remarks appeared on club channels ahead of a classic match. He stated that the campaign was not accidental and aimed to destabilize, control, and tether the team in the short to medium term. He promised explanations of who, why, and how, along with a commitment to defend and counterattack where necessary.
The narrative around Laporta, Barça, and the Negreira case continues to unfold—driven by leadership statements, investigations, and a steadfast effort to safeguard the club’s reputation.