CSD weighs action against Tebas after Nazi propaganda comparison aimed at Real Madrid TV

Spain’s Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSD) is studying whether to open proceedings against LaLiga president Javier Tebas following remarks he made on 16 October in which he compared Real Madrid TV’s communication methods to propaganda techniques used in Nazi Germany. The development was reported by Mundo Deportivo on 17 October, citing EFE, and describes a review at the consideration stage — not a confirmed disciplinary case.

Tebas, who also serves as vice-president of the Spanish football federation, was careful to clarify that his comparison concerned communication techniques rather than an ideology or Real Madrid’s supporters. Nevertheless, the remarks drew an immediate and forceful response from the club, which demanded his resignation from both his LaLiga and federation roles and condemned the comments in strong terms.

The CSD is weighing whether to act ex officio, but the Mundo Deportivo report does not state that the council has formally opened disciplinary proceedings, referred the matter to the Tribunal Administrativo del Deporte, or imposed any penalty. No timetable for a decision has been reported.

Tebas responded on X, saying he was surprised to learn the CSD was considering action. He asked that any review begin with a full reading of what he had actually written and that relevant precedents be taken into account. His statement does not confirm that formal proceedings have begun; it addresses the reported consideration and urges the sports authority to assess the broader context.

The episode deepens the long-running friction between Tebas and Real Madrid, which has previously included calls from the club regarding his continued leadership of LaLiga. Until the CSD announces a concrete next step, the matter remains at the preliminary review stage described in the original report, with no disciplinary outcome confirmed.