The controversy stems from payments made by Barcelona to former refereeing official Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira over a 17-year period. The La Liga 2025-26 champions have denied the allegations and are considering legal action against Perez.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Arbeloa refused to directly dissect Perez\u2019s press conference but made it clear that he shares the sentiment expressed by the Real Madrid chief.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAny Madrid fan who listened to the president would agree with him. He is defending the interests of the club and its members, and many feel Real Madrid is treated differently from other clubs,\u201d Arbeloa told the7 press on Wednesday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The former defender went even further when asked specifically whether he believed Real Madrid had been deprived of league titles.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cOf course,\u201d he replied. \u201cWe all know what has happened over the last 20 years. Surely there are things we still don\u2019t know. It\u2019s neither legal nor logical for those involved in this competition. What surprises me is that only Real Madrid seems interested in defending the law in football.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The former defender went even further when asked specifically whether he believed Real Madrid had been deprived of league titles.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe haven\u2019t gone 50 years without winning anything,\u201d Arbeloa said. \u201cThis club has high standards and a constant desire to improve. Real Madrid is financially stable, well-managed, and has great players. I\u2019m convinced the club will strengthen the squad again and return to winning ways.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n