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Javier Tebas defends comments amid Real Madrid's backlash before Clasico

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 1:23 PM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Javier Tebas defends comments amid Real Madrid's backlash before Clasico

Summary

La Liga president Javier Tebas has refused to apologize to Real Madrid after comparing the club's communication strategies to those of Nazi minister Joseph Goebbels. This dispute escalated as Real Madrid called for his resignation over these remarks. Tebas stated that his comments were misinterpreted and emphasized he did not label anyone a Nazi. He maintains that discussing broadcasting tactics should not lead to punitive measures against him. With Real Madrid facing Barcelona in the upcoming Clasico on Sunday, the tensions are expected to linger.

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By the Numbers

•Tebas compares Real Madrid's tactics to Goebbels' methods.
•Real Madrid demands Tebas' resignation after controversial comments.
•Tebas insists his remarks were misinterpreted.
•Government sanctions against Tebas are unlikely, he argues.
•El Clasico set for Sunday amidst ongoing tensions.

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1:23 PMYahoo Sports — 'I didn't call anyone a Nazi!' - Liga chief Javier Tebas hits back at Real Madrid in 'propaganda' row

What they're saying

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Liga president Javier Tebas has flatly refused to apologise to Real Madrid after comparing the club's communication strategies to those of Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels. The Spanish football chief dismissed demands for his immediate resignation and insisted his controversial comments were completely misinterpreted.
— Yahoo Sports

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