Tebas Rejects Real Madrid's Call to Resign Amid Referee Controversy

La Liga president Javier Tebas has publicly responded to Real Madrid's demand for his resignation, which arose from his comments regarding refereeing decisions in the recent Madrid Derby against Atletico Madrid. Tebas, in a statement, acknowledged Real Madrid's assertion that the league president is not its owner but maintained his stance on the ongoing controversy.

The dispute escalated after Real Madrid's 2-1 loss to Atletico, with the club alleging a "conspiracy" and criticizing Tebas's public remarks as "intolerable." Tebas, in turn, dismissed the conspiracy claims as belonging "in another galaxy," emphasizing that La Liga is not the property of any single club. This public exchange highlights significant friction between the league's leadership and one of its most prominent teams over officiating and governance.