Mourinho responds to Tebas ahead of match against Sevilla

On the eve of the match against Sevilla, Real Madrid coach José Mourinho reacted to the comments of La Liga president Javier Tebas, amid a tense exchange between the club and the official.

Javier Tebas

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Real Madrid coach José Mourinho addressed the recent statements of La Liga president Javier Tebas in a press conference, on the eve of the match against Sevilla. According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Mourinho said: "Avete già visto cosa ne penso," referring to Tebas's comments on the Madrid club's communication methods.

A tense exchange between Real and Tebas

The conflict began after the publication of a statement by Real Madrid, in which the club demanded the "immediate resignation" of Javier Tebas. According to zerozero, Tebas reacted on Friday afternoon by denouncing a form of "intimidation," a term he also used in remarks reported by Maisfutebol: "This is intimidation, I know the method already."

Reactions are multiplying

Onze Mondial reports that Real Madrid and their coach have responded to Tebas's criticisms of their communication strategy. Mourinho, questioned in a press conference, invited supporters to understand the situation: "Supporters must understand what we are facing," according to TuttoMercatoWeb.

Next fixture

Real Madrid face Sevilla this weekend, a crucial match for the Merengues, who will look to focus on the pitch despite the tensions behind the scenes.

Sources

  1. TuttoMercatoWebReal Madrid, Mourinho: "Le parole di Tebas? I tifosi devono capire cosa stiamo affrontando" (new window)tuttomercatoweb.com
  2. Onze MondialReal Madrid - Liga : la réponse cinglante de Mourinho à Tebas (new window)onzemondial.com
  3. zerozeroTebas responde ao Real Madrid: «Tudo isto tem um nome, intimidação» (new window)zerozero.pt
  4. MaisfutebolTebas responde ao Real Madrid: «É intimidação, já conheço o método» (new window)maisfutebol.iol.pt