FC Barcelona Files Defamation Complaint Against Florentino Pérez

FC Barcelona has filed a request for prior conciliation before initiating criminal defamation proceedings against Florentino Pérez. The filing follows Pérez's public accusations that Barcelona bribed Spanish referees and stole titles from Real Madrid. The request invokes Article 205 of the Spanish Criminal Code. It seeks the withdrawal of statements Pérez made at a press conference on May 12 and in a media interview on May 13. Pérez alleged that Barcelona engaged in referee bribery. He also claimed the club had taken titles that rightfully belong to Real Madrid.

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Barcelona describes the statements as knowingly defamatory. The club says they damage its image and reputation. Barcelona warns that if Pérez does not retract the comments, criminal proceedings will commence. The club indicated it will move forward with the case if the request remains unanswered. The announcement was released in a statement on Friday. FC Barcelona published the statement through its official channels.