Javier Tebas takes a swipe at Florentino Perez and Real Madrid over Copa del Rey controversy – ‘What a thin skin’ | OneFootball

In the wake of the controversy stirred by Real Madrid ahead of the highly anticipated Copa del Rey final, La Liga president Javier Tebas took to social media to voice his concerns, addressing the recent events.

While not directly naming Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, it was clear that Tebas’ comments were aimed at him.

On X, Tebas shared a sharp message that appeared to criticise Perez’s approach to recent developments.

“This isn’t football, it’s power grabs,” Tebas wrote, describing how certain figures seemed unhappy with those who don’t comply with their demands.

He pointed out that Perez’s dissatisfaction extended to multiple football authorities, stating that the Real Madrid president did not like others because they did not always align with his desires.

“He doesn’t like Tebas because he doesn’t do what he wants. He doesn’t like Ceferin because he doesn’t do what he wants.

“He doesn’t like Louzan because he doesn’t do what he wants. He doesn’t like the TV commentators because they don’t say what he wants.

“They don’t want to move forward with the refereeing reform because it’s not what he wants,” he stated.

Criticising Real Madrid’s behaviour

Tebas did not hold back in his critique, going further to describe Perez’s reactions as manipulative.

“And now, after the referees’ statements—fed up with the constant harassment from Real Madrid TV—he’s responding as he knows how:

“He’s cancelling the press conference. He’s skipping training at La Cartuja. He’s disregarding the official Copa del Rey final events,” Tebas wrote.

Tebas also accused Perez of using threats as a tool, suggesting that Real Madrid’s actions were driven by a desire to control the situation rather than engage in productive dialogue.

“What a thin skin. He does not protest, he pressures. He doesn’t complain, he threatens. He doesn’t disagree, he punishes,” he added.

According to Tebas, the problem was not just with Peérez’s approach, but with the fact that many in the football world were willing to support or enable such behaviour.

“He doesn’t want to improve the game, he wants his game. And the worst thing isn’t that he tries. The worst thing is that many allow it, consent to it, and help him,” Tebas concluded.