In the Negreira case: UEFA does not reactivate anything; it only acknowledges receipt of the documentation from Real Madrid. Receiving documents is not reopening a case. FC Barcelona itself reminds that UEFA's investigation began in 2023 and was never closed. UEFA now merely confirms the receipt of the material sent by Real Madrid and indicates that its inspectors will assess it in the ongoing investigation. It does not announce any new charges nor resolves the substance. In Spain, Article 80 of Law 10/1990 set the statute of limitations for very serious infractions at three years. Therefore, regarding the facts subject to that regime, I maintain the statute of limitations in the Negreira case. There is no evidence of match-fixing, fraud, bribery, or corruption, so the exception of non-application of the statute of limitations provided for in UEFA's Disciplinary Regulations cannot be applied. Consequently, the general five-year period applies, and this has elapsed without actions that validly interrupt it; thus, the disciplinary action is also barred by the statute of limitations in UEFA. The mere receipt of documentation does not prove any of those behaviors nor allows, by itself, to evade the statute of limitations. Therefore, it is appropriate to declare the action extinguished when relevant. #CasoNegreira #UEFA #Fútbol (translated)
