Florentino Pérez Attacks LaLiga and Spanish Refereeing
In a tense atmosphere, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez made strong statements during the Ordinary Assembly of the club held in Valdebebas. The white leader held nothing back and lashed out at the current management of Spanish football, focusing on two key points: the administration of LaLiga and the level of refereeing. Pérez directly accused the president of LaLiga, Javier Tebas, of “adulterating the competition.” His criticisms focused on several actions that, according to the Real Madrid president, harm the fairness and proper functioning of Spanish football.One of the most controversial points was the attempt to hold an official match in Miami, a project promoted by LaLiga and rejected by FIFA. Pérez argued that this initiative not only goes against the spirit of the competition, but also gives economic advantages to certain clubs. In addition, the president of Real Madrid criticized LaLiga’s support for the possibility of Barcelona and Villarreal obtaining extraordinary income from the celebration of this international match, considering it a breach of sporting equity. In his speech, Florentino Pérez also addressed the “Negreira Case”, the refereeing scandal involving FC Barcelona. He recalled the payments made over 17 years to the former vice president of the Technical Committee of Referees, José María Enríquez Negreira.It is not normal for the president of the League to promote a match outside of Spain. It is not normal for football to be governed by those who only seek to protect their privileges.
Florentino Pérez
Another issue that concerned Pérez was the level of refereeing in Spain. The president described it as “insufficient” and demanded a profound reform to improve transparency and reduce the errors that, in his opinion, harm football and generate distrust among fans. Pérez’s statements are framed within a context of strong confrontation between Real Madrid and LaLiga, with open disputes on several fronts, including financial management, audiovisual rights, the implementation of new competitions, and the Super League project. The intervention of the Real Madrid president, one of the most forceful in recent years, marks a new chapter in the institutional confrontation between the white club and Javier Tebas.It is not normal for two clubs to receive special economic treatment. Nor is it normal that for so many years payments have been made to those who should ensure the integrity of refereeing.
Florentino Pérez
