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Real Madrid calls for La Liga chief's ouster over Nazi comparison
Real Madrid has demanded the resignation of La Liga President Javier Tebas after he drew a controversial comparison between the club's television channel and Nazi Germany's propaganda ministry.
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The Spanish football club escalated tensions with La Liga's governing body on Monday, issuing a formal call for Tebas to step down following remarks the league president made regarding Real Madrid's media operations.
Tebas reportedly compared Real Madrid TV to the propaganda apparatus overseen by Joseph Goebbels during the Nazi era, a characterization the club rejected as inflammatory and inappropriate. The comments have reignited longstanding friction between Real Madrid and the La Liga administration over broadcasting rights and media independence.
Real Madrid's leadership characterized the remarks as disqualifying for someone in Tebas's position, arguing they undermined the professionalism expected of a sports administrator overseeing Europe's top football division. The club did not elaborate on specific policy disputes that may have prompted Tebas's comments.
La Liga has not yet responded to the resignation demand. The confrontation represents the latest chapter in an increasingly contentious relationship between Real Madrid and the league leadership, with disputes spanning financial regulations, broadcasting arrangements, and governance matters.
The incident underscores deepening divisions within Spanish professional football as the sport continues to grapple with questions about media rights, competitive balance, and administrative authority.