La Liga chief Tebas blasts Real Madrid TV over Negreira claims

Javier Tebas, president of La Liga, issued a stern rebuke to Real Madrid regarding the ongoing controversy surrounding the Negreira case. The league chief defended its procedural stance while sharply criticizing the handling of the issue by the club’s television channel.

Tebas defends investigative protocols

Writing on his official account on X, Tebas reiterated his firm position on the matter. He stated that the events were extremely serious and required thorough investigation until their conclusion. However, he emphasized that constructing a narrative in 2026 suggesting the Negreira affair still influences current Spanish refereeing is unacceptable.

The La Liga president described such claims as disgraceful. He noted that repeating these assertions on Real Madrid TV does not validate them. According to Tebas, legal proceedings have existed for years specifically to clarify whether payments affected the refereeing system, particularly regarding referee promotions and demotions.

Questions on Barcelona exclusion motives

Tebas questioned the intent behind certain demands directed at the league. He asked if some parties wish for La Liga to exclude FC Barcelona and its current management from the competition. The league chief argued against allowing the sports organization to replace the courts or impose penalties before any judicial verdict is reached.

He pointed out that the statute of limitations for disciplinary matters in Spanish sports has already expired. Tebas stressed that this fact had been clarified repeatedly. He acknowledged the right to criticize past events but rejected false allegations that the scandal continues to impact modern refereeing decisions.

Call for factual reporting standards

The statement concluded with an appeal to Real Madrid TV and other journalists. Tebas asserted that the existing facts are sufficiently grave without the need for fabrication. He accused the club’s media outlet of inventing additional details to sustain a specific narrative rather than pursuing the truth.