Real Madrid demand Tebas resign after Nazi propaganda comparison

UPDATE - follow-up to Farke defends under-fire Carrick, Manchester City in action, Premier League buildup, and more – matchday live: Real Madrid have once again demanded the resignation of La Liga president Javier Tebas following a social media post where he compared the club's actions regarding referees to Nazi propaganda techniques.

La Liga Clash

Tebas criticized Real Madrid on Friday over their club television channel, which regularly broadcasts reels highlighting perceived referee errors ahead of upcoming matches. He likened their approach to the tactics of Joseph Goebbels, the propaganda minister in Nazi Germany during the Second World War. Tebas clarified that his comparison targeted their specific methods rather than any ideology or the club's supporters.

Context

Public disputes between major football clubs and league administrators often flare up over officiating controversies and media coverage. La Liga oversight regularly involves tension regarding how clubs critique match officials in Spain.

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