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La Liga chief Tebas referred to sports tribunal over Real Madrid TV Nazi propaganda remarks

Spain’s National Sports Council has asked the sports tribunal to examine Tebas’ comparison of Real Madrid TV’s tactics to Nazi propaganda, following the club’s demand for his resignation.

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 2:44 PM
La Liga chief Tebas referred to sports tribunal over Real Madrid TV Nazi propaganda remarks
Key Things to Know
  • Spain's National Sports Council referred Javier Tebas to a sports tribunal over remarks concerning Real Madrid TV.
  • Tebas compared Real Madrid TV's coverage of referee decisions to Nazi propaganda spread by Joseph Goebbels.
  • Real Madrid demanded Tebas' immediate resignation, calling his public comments unprofessional and lacking neutrality.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Spain's National Sports Council has referred La Liga president Javier Tebas to the country's sports tribunal following controversial comments he made about Real Madrid TV. Tebas compared the channel's tactics regarding refereeing decisions to Nazi propaganda under Joseph Goebbels. Real Madrid subsequently released an official statement demanding Tebas' immediate resignation, labeling his remarks unprofessional and biased.

The sports tribunal will assess whether the statements violate sporting dignity and decorum under Article 76.4.b of Spain's Law on Sport. If found guilty of a serious infraction, Tebas could face sanctions including warnings, fines, or a potential suspension, despite his clarification that the remarks were not directed at the club's identity or supporters.

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