La Liga president Javier Tebas is facing pressure from current leaders and successful club Real Madrid, who want him removed for various reasons, including civil, criminal, or administrative. Madrid has a complaint open against Tebas for what they see as discriminatory treatment regarding the signing of the CVC agreement. Madrid and Barcelona did not sign the deal, which would have given them a cash injection based on future television rights income. The animosity between the clubs stems from Madrid’s support of the European Super League, which Tebas has criticized.
Tebas, speaking at a conference at San Pablo University, dismissed the legal action taken by Madrid against him, stating that the complaint was filed a year and a half ago and that it has been addressed by the Higher Sports Council. He expressed that Madrid has been trying to remove him from the presidency for some time. The ongoing feud between Tebas and Madrid highlights the contentious relationship between La Liga and its top clubs, particularly those like Madrid and Barcelona, who hold significant influence in the league.
Most recently, Madrid complained about the referee overseeing their match against Osasuna, alleging that he did not report chants from the fans that were deemed inappropriate. This led to responses from various parties, including the Technical Committee of Referees (CTA) and Osasuna, before La Liga got involved. The league emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of the competition and condemned actions by Madrid that undermine those values. Madrid has faced criticism for attempting to pressure match officials and manipulate the outcome of games.
FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta and head coach Xavi Hernandez have also spoken out against Madrid’s tactics, accusing them of trying to “adulterate” competition in Spain. In response, Real Madrid TV has attacked Xavi for his comments, further escalating tensions between the clubs. The ongoing power struggle between Tebas, Madrid, and other top clubs reflects the underlying tensions within La Liga and raises questions about fairness and integrity in the league’s operations. The controversy surrounding the relationship between clubs and the league president adds another layer of complexity to the already competitive landscape of Spanish football.
