Javier Tebas, President of La Liga, appeared before the media on Thursday after the General Assembly of La Liga, where the issue of audiovisual rights once again took center stage. As reported by this outlet, there were some episodes of tension between the President of La Liga and Real Madrid, which Tebas confirmed: "I have already said that I am not biased in the relationships between clubs and I have to get along. We disagree, we argue, and that's it. I have had a debate as I have had with Real Madrid. I have the obligation to say whatever is about Real Madrid or whoever it may be. Real Madrid is critical of how we have worked. Real Madrid wanted it to be done differently, but the profit we have obtained is clear. I have a debate with Real Madrid as I do with Llagostera. Or with Alcorcón."
Tebas maintains his position on the sale of international rights and is not worried about the possible actions that Real Madrid might take: "If Real Madrid challenges the agreement, then let them challenge it, and La Liga will defend itself. These are normal things, and we must get used to having opposing opinions. I am not biased."
These were other topics Tebas addressed:
Villar: "He must leave, yes. I have been thinking this for 14 years, and I am not going to change my opinion in four days. The future of the RFEF is not correct, and we have even received proposals from people who want to become president. And not from the outside, but from the federative sphere, who are going to reform Spanish football."
"Can you clarify what aspects of the Decree are being implemented and which are not?" - The Royal Decree is not being implemented because the resolution of contracts for the 2015-16 season has not been reached. La Liga has reclaimed the clubs' rights, has the international rights, and has put them on the market. Everything we are implementing is voluntary."
Sanctions on the anthem: "I think they are good, there must be respect for the anthem, and when a final is organized, everyone has to collaborate to prevent this from happening."
Clashes between fans in Oviedo: "Sad and disastrous. These are friendly matches where we do not have control over the violent fans. Just yesterday, we asked the anti-violence commission to address these issues."
"Has there been tension between Elche and Eibar at the General Assembly? - Elche did not attend, but I don't think there would have been tension."
The situation with Elche, Anguix: "In Elche, I think there has been a change according to the media, which can solve the situation with the players. I think Juan Anguix has been playing with Elche's fans."
Pedro León: "We have sent the resolution to the clubs, but it has not been discussed in the General Assembly. Pedro León's case was an exceptional issue from last year. If 1,000 registrations are reviewed, there was only one case of Pedro León."
The UEFA sanctioned the esteladas. Will La Liga propose sanctions? - The sanctions are not imposed by La Liga, but by the Federation. This issue has not been discussed in La Liga or the Federation, but I imagine it will come up and we will have to discuss it."
Miguel Cardenal's work: "This could be his last General Assembly as Secretary of State for Sport, and he has taken the opportunity to give an overview of what La Liga has achieved. I believe that under his leadership, extremely important milestones have been achieved, especially the Decree. He is the Secretary of State who has shown the most sensitivity towards professional football and has taken the best care of it. Therefore, he has been thanked, and we have thanked him."