Javier Tebas did not hesitate to respond when Florentino Pérez became the target of criticism during a Real Madrid gathering. The LaLiga president used his social media to voice concerns, accusing Pérez of spreading misinformation about transparency and of misleading the public about the nationalization of television rights. Tebas framed these claims as part of a growing pattern he described as an unchecked personal project that seeks to place Pérez’s ideas at the center of the league’s universe.
Florentino Perez’s Remarks
During his remarks, Florentino Pérez asserted that the LaLiga president had overstepped his authority in order to sow division among clubs and to demonstrate that not all teams receive identical treatment. He said a contract with the CVC company had been publicly pressured into retreat within the league’s house, while adding that the process itself was conducted illegally and unfairly, particularly for clubs that may rise through the ranks in the future. Pérez claimed that LaLiga had reached out to political groups to nationalize a club’s assets and transfer them to the league, a move he described as inappropriate. He expressed gratitude toward the major political parties for their understanding and support, and he commented on threats, including the suggestion of a potential leaders’ strike, as an attempt to intimidate. Pérez criticized the broadcasted messages during matches as ill-conceived and argued that the union and the delegates should satisfy more transparency by showing how financial distributions to each club are calculated beyond the limited information made available. He noted that requests for detailed disclosures were denied, leaving questions unanswered.
Javier Tebas replied by countering Pérez’s account and reasserted his annual concerns about youth development, television subscribers, and other core factors that shape the league’s ecosystem. He suggested that Pérez and his team were not fully aware of the events as they unfolded and accused Pérez of presenting a narrative filled with significant inaccuracies about LaLiga. The exchange underscored a broader tension between the league’s leadership and Real Madrid over governance, financial strategy, and the transparency framework that governs the distribution of revenue across clubs.