Tebas hardens his stance on Florentino: “The relationship is irreparable”

The tension between LaLiga and Real Madrid has entered a new chapter. Javier Tebas once again spoke out about the clash with the Madrid side and made it clear that his differences with Florentino Pérez go far beyond the recent refereeing controversy.

The LaLiga president stated that as long as Florentino remains Real Madrid’s president, the relationship between them will be beyond repair, as he believes their differences are tied to the football model defended by the Madrid president.

Tebas was blunt when asked about his relationship with Florentino Pérez.

“As long as Florentino remains president of Real Madrid, the relationship is beyond repair. The problem is Florentino’s football model; we do not support that model.”

The LaLiga chief, however, drew a distinction between his disagreements with the Madrid board and his relationship with the club itself.

“If there is another president in the future, we’ll see. I completely disagree with the current directors, but I have nothing against Real Madrid. It has been my team since I was a child.”

The latest exchange comes after Real Madrid publicly responded to Tebas’s remarks regarding the club’s refereeing complaints and the role of Real Madrid TV.

The Madrid side described the LaLiga president’s words as “serious” and “unbecoming of a responsible executive” and questioned his attitude toward the club.

Tebas again defended his position and criticized the way Real Madrid has voiced its disagreements in recent years.

“If I were not responsible, I would not have been here for twelve years. We have been dealing with this from Real Madrid Television for many years, and when things go badly at the club, they criticize everything that moves, and it is a disgrace. It is disrespectful to everyone—to LaLiga, to the clubs, and to the fans.”

The institutional dispute intensified after the Madrid derby and the different interpretations of the refereeing decisions in the match.

Tebas said he understands the criticism, but rejected the idea that the competition could be described as rigged.

“I understand the criticism, but I cannot accept them saying that the competition is rigged.”

Regarding Cuti Romero’s challenge on Bellingham, he felt it did not warrant a red card, while on Kang-in Lee’s tackle he admitted it could have been punished with a red card, although he disagreed with those who see the incident as completely clear-cut.

The exchange of statements shows that the confrontation between Tebas and the current Real Madrid leadership remains far from any resolution.

While the club questions the conduct of the LaLiga president and calls for management based on neutrality, Tebas defends his independence and maintains his criticism of certain Real Madrid positions.

For now, both sides remain at odds, and Tebas himself made it clear that he does not expect to repair his personal relationship with Florentino Pérez as long as the businessman remains in charge of the club.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.