RFEF president tears into Javier Tebas amid Negreira scandal: “Received money from many clubs”

Barcelona have been rocked by investigations that allege their involvement in the Negreira payment scandal lately, which has led to a legal battle that may continue for a long time.

In the midst of these proceedings, La Liga president Javier Tebas has been quite vocal against Barcelona, sending out multiple warnings to the club and criticising president Joan Laporta.

Tebas was also reportedly involved in coercing UEFA to launch its own investigation into the matter. He has also urged Barcelona president Joan Laporta to break his silence over the issue in this month’s assembly.

Tebas’ public statements, though, appeared to have left RFEF president Luis Rubiales frustrated. In a recent statement, the Spaniard has spoken out against Tebas, suggesting that he is not in a place to lecture Barcelona about fair play.

“What Negreira did was horrible, but Javier Tebas was the vice president of La Liga and he received money from many clubs. He’s not one to give advice,” Rubiales said (h/t El Chiringuito).

The spat between Rubiales and Tebas is another indicator of the state of Spanish football right now.

As the investigations continue, many experts believe that the scandal could have far-reaching consequences for the Spanish football industry. It has raised questions about the transparency and accountability of the transfer process, and there are concerns that the scandal could damage the reputation of Spanish football.

In the meantime, Barcelona have been left reeling from the fallout of the scandal, even though no evidence has been found to support the allegations against the Blaugrana.

The coming weeks and months are likely to be a critical period for the club as they navigate the legal and reputational challenges posed by the scandal.