Fermin Lopez hits back at Florentino Perez over Barcelona claims – “You can’t say that”
Fermin Lopez has responded to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez's claim that Barcelona stole seven La Liga titles during the Negreira case period. Lopez dismissed the allegations as inappropriate and emphasized Barcelona's current positive trajectory. He also rejected being labeled a 'Real Madrid prototype,' affirming his loyalty to Barcelona.
- ▪Florentino Perez claimed Barcelona stole seven La Liga titles through improper payments in the Negreira case.
- ▪Barcelona's stand-in president Rafa Yuste called Perez's remarks 'pathetic' before Lopez's response.
- ▪Fermin Lopez stated that Messi, Iniesta, and Xavi played during those years, making the 'stolen titles' claim invalid.
- ▪Lopez rejected journalist Tomas Roncero's comment that he fits the 'Real Madrid prototype,' saying he is a 'Barça prototype.'
- ▪Lopez affirmed he will never join Real Madrid and remains fully committed to Barcelona.
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