Real Madrid demand La Liga president's resignation over Nazi comparison

Real Madrid have called for La Liga president Javier Tebas to resign after he compared the club's communication methods to Nazi propaganda. The demand comes after Tebas accused the club of using techniques employed by Joseph Goebbels, according to reports from multiple media outlets.

The comparison

Tebas made the remarks during a press conference, where he accused Real Madrid of seeking to "destroy the national competition" with "a distorted narrative from their own media," as reported by Europa Press. He also claimed that the club responds to criticism with "intimidation." The comments were widely reported, with outlets such as The Independent and De Telegraaf noting the comparison to Goebbels, the Nazi propaganda chief.

The club's response

Real Madrid reacted with an official statement demanding Tebas's immediate resignation, describing the comparison as "unacceptable and extremely serious," according to AD. The club's demand was reported by several other media, including L'Équipe, which noted that Tebas had compared "the method" of Real Madrid TV to Nazi propaganda. The Guardian also confirmed the club's call for the La Liga president to step down.

Tebas's riposte

Tebas responded by saying that Real Madrid "seeks to destroy the national competition," according to RMC Sport. He also accused the club's leaders of responding to criticism of their actions with "intimidation," as reported by Europa Press. The exchange marks the latest escalation in tensions between the club and the league president, with the dispute drawing attention across European media.