Xabi Alonso demands immediate action into major scandal - 'It isn't normal'

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The investigation into payments made by Barcelona to companies with ties to ex-Spanish refereeing chief Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira is nearing its third year, leaving Real Madrid frustratedXabi Alonso has echoed Real Madrid president Florentino Perez's call for 'justice' in a major corruption scandal which involves their bitter rivals, Barcelona. 'The Negreira case' has gripped Spanish football for more than two-and-a-half years, with the criminal investigation still ongoing.Barcelona have previously admitted to making payments worth €8.4million (£7.3m) to companies with links to former Spanish refereeing chief Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira between 2001 and 2018. They have the duty to ensure integrity."READ MORE: Marcus Rashford's response says it all as Barcelona boss opens up about private chatREAD MORE: Jurgen Klopp ‘slams door shut’ on Real Madrid as second boss ruled outPerez added: "It is possible that some club has been relegated as a victim of the 'Negreira case.' Our football has been damaged and justice must be done."Alonso, speaking ahead of Wednesday's trip to Talavera de la Reina in the Copa del Rey, backed Perez by affirming: "We share the position of the club and the president.

The most important thing is that for the good of football, we need to find out the truth of what happened."The Real manager went on to say: "We're all human and make mistakes. That's why it's very important to find out what happened.

Hansi Flick's Barcelona are currently four points ahead of Real at the top of La Liga, despite having been five points behind Alonso's side after they lost El Clasico at the end of October.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.