Iniesta Denies Referee Aid Claims

Andrés Iniesta has voiced his aspiration for a Spanish footballer to be awarded the 2026 Ballon d'Or, contingent upon a successful World Cup campaign for Spain. He stressed that while individual awards are appreciated, the ultimate prestige lies in winning major team competitions such as the league and the Champions League.

Addressing the ongoing controversy surrounding the Negreira case, Iniesta unequivocally denied any form of refereeing assistance for Barcelona during his time at the club. He stated that neither he nor his teammates ever perceived or received help from officials. Iniesta added that a thorough analysis of matches from the period in question would reveal no evidence to support such claims.