shot-button
Maharashtra Elections 2024 Maharashtra Elections 2024
Home > Sports News > Football News > Article > Barca president denies making payments to influence referees

Barca president denies making payments to influence referees

Updated on: 19 April,2023 08:32 AM IST  |  Madrid
IANS |

“I have documentation that show that there have never been any payments that directly attempt to sway results in sporting competitions,” he said

Barca president denies making payments to influence referees

Joan Laporta. Pic/AFP

FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta held a press conference to explain the ongoing scandal around the payments of over seven million euros that the club made to the former vice-president of the Spanish Referee’s Federation Enriquez Negreira. 


Also Read: Robert Lewandowski: Hope to play with Messi at Barcelona next season


“I have documentation that show that there have never been any payments that directly attempt to sway results in sporting competitions,” he said.


This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!

Register for FREE
to continue reading !

This is not a paywall.
However, your registration helps us understand your preferences better and enables us to provide insightful and credible journalism for all our readers.

Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK