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Laporta Slams Pérez: Madrid's 'Barcelonitis' Exposed

11/29/2025

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Joan Laporta, FC Barcelona president, criticized Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez after Pérez's comments on Negreira case and officiating, calling Madrid's obsession with Barcelona "barcelonitis."
Laporta denies Barcelona wrongdoing, saying the club has never bribed referees and that officials generally favor Real Madrid.
He cited controversial goals by Real Madrid as evidence of bias.
He urged an end to excuses surrounding the rivalry, arguing Madrid's claims seek to justify their failures.

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Joan Laporta, FC Barcelona president, criticized Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez after Pérez's comments on Negreira case and officiating, calling Madrid's obsession with Barcelona "barcelonitis."
Laporta denies Barcelona wrongdoing, saying the club has never bribed referees and that officials generally favor Real Madrid.
He cited controversial goals by Real Madrid as evidence of bias.
He urged an end to excuses surrounding the rivalry, arguing Madrid's claims seek to justify their failures.