LaLiga and the Delegate Commission have repeatedly denied the facts presented in relation to the Negreira case, despite publicly available information that has surfaced about the matter. At the same time, both bodies have stated that they are actively working to shed light on any sports related or other irregularities that could have occurred in connection with the events under review. The aim is to ensure transparency and maintain public trust in the integrity of the sport across the league’s operations.
The LaLiga Delegate Commission, comprising clubs such as Atletico Madrid, Levante, Sevilla, Betis, Real Sociedad, Cadiz, Getafe, Villarreal, Tenerife, Alavés, Eibar, Las Palmas, Lugo, and Huesca, convened after learning about a formal investigation initiated by the Barcelona Prosecutor’s Office. This probe concerns payments reportedly made by the former vice-chairman of the Technical Committee to various parties. In addressing its members, the Commission outlined the steps that have been taken to review these allegations and to determine the appropriate course of action to preserve the league’s governance and the fairness of competition.
According to LaLiga, these developments include the submission of a letter to the prosecutor’s office and the decision to withhold certain information at this stage. This is to avoid undermining ongoing communications and the broader investigation, and to protect data and information that LaLiga regards as essential to the relations with different Spanish and European organizations. The league emphasizes that it will share relevant updates when public interest and the investigative process permit a fuller disclosure, always with the aim of safeguarding due process and the consistency of regulatory standards.
During yesterday’s League Meeting, significant concern was voiced by many clubs regarding the lawsuit, reflecting a sense that the actions may have been precipitated by external pressures rather than by directorial intent. The joint communication proposal, which sought to address these concerns collectively, received broad support from the majority of LaLiga SmartBank clubs and most LaLiga Santander clubs. A small number of clubs, for varying reasons, expressed reservations about joining the joint statement, leading to a nuanced outcome that highlighted the diverse perspectives within the federation.
The LaLiga board, led by president Javier Tebas, and the Delegate Commission reaffirm their stance by rejecting the allegations while underscoring their commitment to a rigorous examination of the facts. They expressed a clear intent to pursue clarification of any irregularities that may have occurred around the Negreira case through appropriate processes, within the boundaries of the law and the powers vested in the federation. The overarching objective remains to protect the integrity of competition and to uphold the standards that govern Spanish football across all divisions and clubs.
In parallel, the Accredited Commission has reiterated its support for LaLiga’s actions in recent years. The emphasis is on maintaining transparent oversight, reinforcing governance measures, and ensuring that competitive fairness is not compromised by any perceived or real irregularities. The collective stance is one of vigilance, accountability, and steady progress toward comprehensive clarity on all aspects related to the case, with a clear commitment to upholding the credibility of the sport in Spain and beyond as it interacts with European institutions and regulatory bodies.