The president of LaLiga, Javier Tebas, once again generated controversy after his comparison between the propaganda techniques of Joseph Goebbels and the way in which Real Madrid TV presents its spokespersons. The statement, made last Friday, caused Real Madrid to demand Tebas' resignation and the Club Sports Society (CSD) to consider possible ex officio action against the president of the league.
Tebas, which had already attempted to clarify its position on X, reiterated its argument on Saturday. In his message he explained that the reference to Goebbels is limited to propaganda methods, not to Nazi ideology or Madrid fans. He pointed out that Goebbels' propaganda principles are the subject of study in the faculties of journalism and communication, citing as an example the University of La Laguna, where the first year of the Degree in Journalism includes an exercise on the "translation of the 11 principles of Goebbels' Propaganda to the present." According to Tebas, these mechanisms are analyzed to understand how they work in contemporary public opinion.
The president of LaLiga clarified that his intention was to point out specific practices: systematic repetition, interested selection of facts and construction of an enemy. “I want these procedures to be analyzed, not to automatically attribute an ideology to those who use them,” he said. Tebas added that he had presented examples of the communication of Real Madrid TV and its portaCOCES, and that anyone who disagrees can discuss those examples.
Real Madrid, for its part, has demanded Tebas' resignation and has asked that the league take disciplinary measures. For its part, the CSD has reported that it could initiate ex officio action against the president of LaLiga for the statements made. The situation has generated a debate about the freedom of expression of sports leaders and the responsibility of the media in the dissemination of information.
As for the next steps, Real Madrid will continue to press for Tebas to withdraw, while the CSD evaluates the viability of legal action. For its part, Tebas remains firm in its position and has invited interested parties to debate the examples it has presented. The League and the club are waiting for official responses and the possible intervention of the CSD.