Where one is very powerful, the rest are dissatisfied. And in Spain, in recent years, Real Madrid has undeniably been the most powerful. While those at the Santiago Bernabeu might argue that their dominance would be even clearer if referees did their jobs properly, others claim that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is merely applying additional pressure on match officials and the football system as a whole.”They are threatening my family because of Real Madrid”Among those critics is La Liga president Javier Tebas, who has abandoned any attempts at diplomacy and instead engaged in an open conflict with Real Madrid—more specifically, with Perez. Tebas has gone so far as to call Real Madrid a “club of crybabies” and admitted that he sometimes feels ashamed of being a fan of Los Blancos.”I am a Real Madrid fan in hibernation, but I speak objectively. It’s always some grand global conspiracy—everyone is supposedly against Real Madrid. Florentino was on the Board of the Federation until November 23, a full eight months after the Negreira case (where Barcelona was allegedly paying referees), and he said nothing. Now, everything Real Madrid claims holds no weight for me because they remained silent back then. When they win, it’s because they have overcome the forces of good and evil. When they lose, it’s a conspiracy. I’m starting to feel ashamed of everything I’ve experienced as a Real Madrid supporter. Real was never a club of complainers. But now, everyone cries and tries to sell this conspiracy theory, which simply does not exist,” Tebas stated emphatically at the traditional Europa Press breakfast event.LALIGA president Javier Tebas has accused Real Madrid of “crying” and creating a “global conspiracy theory” with their constant criticism of officiating in Spain. pic.twitter.com/ZNIpDiWxKj— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) February 24, 2025 He also openly criticized the management of Real Madrid and shared his perspective on how the club currently operates under his leadership.“Florentino’s football deceives people. It represents oligarch football, it represents only football for the rich. He wants to decide everything, the money that is distributed. My Madridismo is hibernating, but from time to time I get blown up. A part of Real Madrid is having the mistake of venerating everything that Florentino does, of saying that everything is fine. Real Madrid should have an independent opinion. I’m happy when Real Madrid wins. I was very happy when Real Madrid won the Champions League. I’m a Madridista, not a Florentinista.” concluded Tebas.##NAJAVA_MECA_8736194##
