Barcelona have confirmed they have taken the initial steps towards filing a lawsuit against Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.The club announced last month that legal action was being considered following a press conference by Perez, in which he made a series of explosive remarks.In respect of Barcelona, Perez brought up the Negreira case, an ongoing investigation into payments totalling more than 7million made by Barca to Jos Mara Enrquez Negreira, the former referees committee vice president for the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), between 2001 and 2018.Perez referred to the case as the greatest scandal in history.He added: Its a case that remains unresolved and is still ongoing. Because its not just Madrid thats harmed and Barca thats benefited although Barca has always benefited.In a statement released on Friday, Barcelona said: FC Barcelona informs that, on this day, the mandatory conciliation claim prior to the filing of a criminal complaint for an offence of slander under Article 205 of the Penal Code has been submitted against the President of Real Madrid, Mr. Florentino Prez, as a result of the statements made by him at the press conference held on 12 May and in an interview with a media outlet the following day.The purpose of this claim is for Mr. Prez to retract certain statements that he made with knowledge of their falsity and which are slanderous and offensive to the image and reputation of the Club.Should this claim not be duly addressed, FC Barcelona will proceed with the filing of the corresponding criminal complaint. Topics FC Barcelona LaLiga Real Madrid CF Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Lay off Kylian! France team-mate Dembele defends Mbappe after very unfair Real Madrid criticism Jon Fisher 12th June, 2026 BREAKING: Real Madrid announce return of Jose Mourinho Mitch Fretton 11th June, 2026 World Cup 2026: How long is Lamine Yamal out? Latest news, injury update and Barcelona and Spain wingers reaction to hamstring problem Ben Miller 10th June, 2026 Its over, Marcus! Rashfords Barcelona dream dies with forward set for unwanted return to Manchester United Jon Fisher 10th June, 2026 Benfica confirm Mourinho to leave for Real Madrid with ex-Fulham boss Silva hired as replacement Cian Cheesbrough 9th June, 2026 You are even funnier than Barcelona: Atletico mock Real Madrid over �129m Alvarez bid Cian Cheesbrough 9th June, 2026
