Barcelona President Joan Laporta has been charged as part of the investigation into alleged bribes paid to referees, a Spanish court said on Wednesday (Oct 18). The club itself and two of its former presidents, Josep Maria Bartomeu and Sandro Rosell, as well as the former head of Spain's referee's body, Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, and his son have already been charged.

Football: Barcelona President Joan Laporta under investigation for suspected bribery case

Valencia beat Barcelona 2-1 to win the Copa del Rey on Saturday, ending the Spanish champions` four-year winning streak in the competition and denying them a domestic double.

Valencia knock Barcelona off Copa del Rey throne

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Football: Barcelona President Joan Laporta under investigation for suspected bribery case

Valencia knock Barcelona off Copa del Rey throne