La Liga president shares his stance on whether Barcelona president should resign amidst bribery charges

La Liga chief Javier Tebas recently appeared in the ‘Sports Breakfast’ hosted by Europa Press, where the focus was on combating piracy in the realm of sports events.

As the president of the league, he placed significant emphasis on the ongoing battle against piracy. Following the event’s conclusion, Tebas briefly addressed both the ‘Negreira case’ and Barcelona President, Joan Laporta.

When asked about the matter, he said, “For now, I am pessimistic about the ‘Negreira case’ being archived,” as quoted by Mundo Deportivo.

Furthermore, he was also asked whether or not Laporta should resign from his role, to which he said, “That is his decision, not mine.” On the other hand, when quipped about Laporta’s reaction and a campaign from Madrid for the ‘Negreira case’, he simply said, “Ask him.”

What’s the latest in the Negreira case?

Only a couple of days back, news emerged that Laporta is facing bribery charges in the Negreira case, with investigating judge Joaquin Aguirre leading the legal proceedings.

Aguirre conveyed his decision to Laporta in a written letter, outlining the reasons behind his accusations against the Barça president within the same communication. 

As such, if found guilty of the alleged offences of bribery and sports corruption, the two charges in question extend up to a period of ten years.

While responding to the charges, Laporta made a public appearance where he went on to accuse Madridismo behind this event. At the same time, though, he assured that the team would fight the battle and walk out victorious.

“We are used to fighting against this. This Madridismo is in the media, in the world of sport. We have to accept this as normal but as Culés we have to know that we have to compete against this.

“They are panicking that we will repeat what we have already done, that we will win everything again.”

Has Tebas been vocal about it?

He has, indeed!

The last time the president of La Liga spoke on the matter was during an institutional event in Cadiz where he said, “The judge applies logic, but it is not going to stop at anything, I am clear about it.

“I do not speak much with Laporta, I speak as a jurist, I have the feeling that the fact that there are some payments to the vice president of the Technical Committee of Referees. 

“I don’t know if bribery, sports corruption, others talk about money laundering, I don’t know, but I don’t have that feeling.”