Javier Tebas Responds to Real Madrid's Call for Resignation as La Liga President

Tebas acknowledged Real Madrid’s claim that the president of La Liga does not own the competition, stating that the same applies to the president of Real Madrid. He emphasized the importance of representing all clubs and fostering equality and fairness among them. He reacted specifically to claims that "La Liga is worth nothing" without Real Madrid and criticisms regarding refereeing, indicating that those points were not addressed in Real Madrid’s statement.

In his response, Tebas dismissed the assertion that he reacted to an "independent" journalist, stating that the narrative from Real Madrid is not new and has been perpetuated by the club's media for years. He criticized the notion that referees are biased against Real Madrid, arguing that while it is legitimate to critique officiating, suggesting a systematic bias damages the image of Spanish football.

Tebas clarified the difference between neutrality and independence, asserting that he must make decisions based on his judgment without yielding to pressure, ensuring equal treatment for all clubs. He stated, "Defending the interests of a club does not mean adopting its discourse," and emphasized that he will not run La Liga as if it belongs to a single entity, insisting on maintaining respect for all clubs and refusing subordination to any.