Javier Enríquez

José María Enríquez Negreira is the former vice president of the Technical Committee of Referees (CTA) in Spain. He is at the center of an ongoing investigation regarding payments made to him by FC Barcelona over several years, totaling over 7 million euros. Barcelona claims these payments were for reports on referees. He is newsworthy because the investigation into these payments is ongoing and generating significant controversy. Recently, he underwent a new medical examination to determine if he is fit to stand trial. The Barcelona team delegate, Carles Naval, testified in court regarding the reports received about referees. The investigation aims to determine if the payments influenced refereeing decisions and whether any wrongdoing occurred. The case is highly relevant due to its potential impact on the integrity of Spanish football and the reputation of FC Barcelona.