Real Madrid calls for La Liga chief Tebas to resign
Real Madrid wants La Liga head Javier Tebas removed after he likened its campaign against referees and its TV channel's messaging to Nazi propaganda. The Spanish sports council (CSD) has opened an investigation that could lead to sanctions.
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What happened
Real Madrid has demanded the resignation of Javier Tebas, president of La Liga, after he compared the club's efforts to discredit referees and its TV channel's communications to Nazi propaganda techniques. The remarks stemmed from two articles in El Debate about complaints by Real Madrid TV. The club called the comments absolutely intolerable and extraordinarily serious, and Tebas is now under investigation by the CSD.
Why it matters
The club says Tebas's statements are absolutely intolerable, and the CSD has opened an investigation that could lead to punishment for him.
Timeline
- Oct 16: Tebas compared Real Madrid's communication methods to Nazi propaganda techniques, prompting a demand from the club for his resignation.
- Oct 16: Real Madrid described Tebas's statements as absolutely intolerable and extraordinarily serious.
- Oct 16: The CSD opened an investigation into Tebas over his comparison of Real Madrid's TV channel to Nazi Germany propaganda methods.
Coverage
- Real Madrid demand resignation of La Liga president Javier Tebas (Anadolu Agency)
- Real Madrid again demands resignation of La Liga president (Vijesti)
- Javier Tebas facing punishment! La Liga chief under investigation after comparing Real Madrid's leadership to 'Nazi Germany' (goal.com)
- Real Madrid demands resignation of La Liga president Tebas (ua.news)
- Madrid demands La Liga president resigns after comparing attacks on referees with Nazi propaganda (foxsports.com)
- 😳 Tebas compares Real Madrid to Nazi Germany over their propaganda (Yahoo News)
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