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Real demand Tebas resign over Goebbels comparison

Real Madrid have called for the "immediate resignation" of La Liga president Javier Tebas after he compared the club's management to Joseph Goebbels.

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 3:43 PM
Real demand Tebas resign over Goebbels comparison
Key Things to Know
  • Real Madrid demanded Javier Tebas resign after he compared the club's communication methods to Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels.
  • The club called for Tebas to step down as La Liga president and Spanish FA vice-president.
  • Tebas stated he was referencing propaganda techniques rather than an ideology, which Real Madrid rejected.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Real Madrid have demanded the immediate resignation of La Liga president Javier Tebas after he compared the club's media strategy to Nazi propaganda methods. Tebas posted on social media that Real Madrid's communication and television channel mirrored mechanisms exploited by Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels. Real Madrid condemned the remarks as deeply offensive and demanded Tebas step down from both La Liga and the Spanish Football Association.

Tebas later clarified that his remarks targeted propaganda techniques rather than Nazi ideology, but Real Madrid rejected the explanation. The incident marks the latest clash between Tebas and Real Madrid president Florentino Perez following disputes over refereeing and the European Super League.

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