Barcelona sues Real Madrid president over alleged defamation linked to Negreira case

FC Barcelona has summoned Real Madrid president Florentino Perez to court, alleging that his comments at a May press conference defamed the club. Perez had described Barcelona's actions regarding the Negreira scandal as an "absurd campaign" aimed at tarnishing Real Madrid's reputation. Barcelona's legal filing demands that Perez publicly retract his statements and has set a hearing date in Madrid.

The club warned that failure to comply would lead to a criminal complaint, escalating the conflict. Vice-president Rafael Yuste reiterated that Barcelona will protect its name and brand. The case unfolds while Barcelona enjoys a strong start to the La Liga season, sitting atop the table, whereas Real Madrid, now coached by Jose Mourinho, occupies fourth place.