LaLiga president Javier Tebas has said Barcelona will not face any sanctions for payments made to the company of a former senior referee, Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira.However, he admitted the Catalans could still suffer criminal jurisdiction.The statute of limitations laws in Spain only make it possible to punish clubs within three years of any offense.Cadena Ser on Wednesday claimed that Barca paid almost €1.4 million to DASNIL 95 SL, owned by Negreira, between 201...

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has addressed the allegations of corruption the La Liga club is facing over an allegation of a €1.4 million payment to the vice president of the Spanish Referees Committee.The Nou Camp side has already issued a statement denying any wrongdoing after a new report revealed details of an investigation.Xavi, when asked by reporters about the situation, defended his club’s dealings.“I think it has happened in years." I was not involved wi...

Ibrahim Gusau, president of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has praised the officials who oversaw the games on Match Day One of the Nigeria Premier Football League.Four away victories were recorded on the first day of the 2022–23 NPFL season.At the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, newcomers Bendel Insurance stunned former champions Akwa United 2-0 to set the tone for the match. Eight-time champions Enyimba also defeated Nasarawa United 2-1.While...