La Liga president reacts to claims Real Madrid could quit Spanish football.
- Real Madrid frustrated by alleged unfair treatment by referees
- Club reportedly exploring ways to leave La Liga and Spanish football
- League chief Javier Tebas dismissive of perceived empty threats
La Liga president Javier Tebas has accused Real Madrid of empty threats. When it comes to raising doubts about their continued participation in Spanish football.
Madrid have been infuriated by their perceived unfair treatment at the hands of La Liga referees in recent months. The club sent an angry letter to Spain’s football federation (RFEF) in the wake of a shock 1-0 defeat to Espanyol at the start of February.
There has since been further displeasure with officiating in subsequent games against Atletico Madrid and Osasuna. In the latter fixture, Jude Bellingham was sent off in the first half for allegedly directing abusive language towards โปรโมชั่นพิเศษจาก UFABET สมัครตอนนี้ รับโบนัสทันที the referee and has banned for two games. The midfielder claims his anger was at himself and the exact nature of what he said was misheard.
At the start of this week, it was suggested that Madrid have considering ways to leave La Liga and Spanish football altogether. But it would be a massively complicated process requiring approval from multiple football authorities and a welcoming host league.
“It’s a hoax,” said Tebas, plain and simple. When speaking at an event in southern Spain, Los Desayunos de La Cronica de Badajoz.