The Real Dossier, by Marçal Lorente
This article explores the history of refereeing and economic favors that Real Madrid has received, and contrasts it with FC Barcelona in the context of the Negreira incident.
The real Dossier, by Marçal Lorente
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Why this is important
The story of the financial and refereeing favors that Real Madrid received not only affects the club's history but also affects La Liga and European football. José Plaza, one of the most influential referees, has contributed significantly to Real Madrid's success throughout 13 seasons, leading to controversies about fairness in tournaments.
Main point
- Real Dossier, by Marçal Lorente.
- This article explores the history of refereeing and economic favors that Real Madrid has received, and contrasts it with FC Barcelona in the context of the Negreira incident.
- El verdadero dossier, por Marçal Lorente.
Real Madrid brought the story of the 'Negreira' case to UEFA, while FC Barcelona did not need to fabricate anything in response, they just needed to look back at the history of favors that the royal team had received.
First, it is necessary to talk about the influence of the referees. During the past seven decades, most of the presidents of the referee team have been former members, former leaders or former players of Real Madrid. One of the most prominent names is José Plaza. During the 13 seasons in which he exclusively appointed referees, Real Madrid won 11 La Liga titles, while Barcelona won none. Without Plaza, both teams would have won just two championships. The list of refereeing decisions in favor of Real Madrid in Europe is very long. On the contrary, Barcelona has lost many championships due to obvious mistakes from the referee, such as the case where Mateu Lahoz admitted to helping Atlético win the championship.
Second, we cannot help but mention Di Stéfano. In 1953, Barcelona made an agreement with River Plate to acquire ownership of this player. Meanwhile, Real Madrid negotiated with Millonarios, ignoring the agreement between the parties. It was the regime that put pressure on Barcelona's president, Martí Carreto, and this was resolved by a federal commission of which 12/17 members were linked to Real Madrid.
Finally, economic issues are also important. While the Franco government took six years to approve the rezoning of Les Corts (1960-1966), Real Madrid rezoned its Ciudad Deportiva in 2001 with giant buildings. They collected 500 million euros, helping to reduce part of their debt by 300 million euros and allowing Florentino Pérez to invest 413 million euros in signings in the first phase. History continues: The Madrid government has rezoned 448,000 square meters in Valdebebas, the value will increase from 70 million to 360 million euros. If you want to debate who benefits more from refereeing power or organizational structure, they should be at the forefront.
What happens next
With Real Madrid having brought the ‘Negreira’ case to UEFA, it can be expected that there will be further discussions and investigations into refereeing issues in Spanish football. FC Barcelona will likely respond by making public evidence of refereeing mistakes that have affected them, in order to protect the club's reputation and rights.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Real Madrid do regarding the 'Negreira' case?
Real Madrid brought the story of the 'Negreira' case to UEFA.
How did FC Barcelona react to the accusations?
FC Barcelona does not need to fabricate anything in response, they just need to look back at the history of favors that Real Madrid has received.
Why is the story about the referee important in this context?
The story of the referee is important because over the past seven decades, most of the presidents of the referee team have been former members of Real Madrid, influencing the results of matches.
Who is prominent in appointing referees for Real Madrid?
José Plaza is one of the most prominent names, he has exclusively appointed referees for 13 seasons.
What changes are there in economic matters between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona?
Real Madrid rezoned Ciudad Deportiva in 2001 and earned 500 million euros, while Barcelona had difficulty rezoning Les Corts.
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