La Liga president hits out at Real Madrid refereeing 'conspiracy' claims
MADRID, Sept 22 — La Liga president Javier Tebas hit out today at what he deemed accusations of a refereeing &ldqu...
Madrid, September 22 — La Liga president Javier Tebas vehemently rejected the allegations of a "refereeing conspiracy" orchestrated by Real Madrid after their 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid. Real Madrid's coach, Jose Mourinho, presented two screenshots during a post-match press conference, alleging red-card tackles by Atletico players.
Tebas refuted these claims, responding to a pro-Real Madrid social media article with a lengthy statement. The La Liga chief emphasized that the accusations represent "the same old narrative" and questioned the basis of such claims — whether it is revenue, viewership, or the badge. Tebas questioned the logic of prioritizing financial gains over the integrity of the competition.
He further contended that claiming La Liga holds no value without Real Madrid exposes a lack of respect for other clubs, fans, and the sport's history. The statement concluded that the notion of referees unfairly favoring Real Madrid is "living in another galaxy" and serves as an excuse to mask other performance issues in the early matches of the season.
Mourinho, returning to his coaching role at the Santiago Bernabeu, aims to rectify a two-year period without a significant trophy.
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