Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez recently launched strong accusations against LaLiga and Javier Tebas. During a press conference, he claimed that LaLiga tried to "expropriate" the commercial rights of the clubs when negotiating with the CVC fund.
According to Florentino Pérez, the agreement jeopardised the clubs' economic independence, as it meant giving up 11% of their income for the next 50 years. This caused great concern, as the clubs would lose control over their businesses and their future.
The Agreement with CVC and Its Consequences
LaLiga had signed an agreement with the investment fund CVC, offering a short-term capital injection. However, this pact included the transfer of a significant part of the clubs' television and commercial rights. Pérez criticized this measure, pointing out that not all teams would benefit equally.
He also warned that this would reduce the autonomy of the biggest clubs, such as Real Madrid. The concern was palpable that the teams would lose negotiating power in future agreements.
The impact of the new sports law
The situation was further complicated when the Spanish government introduced the new sports law. This reform raised the possibility of LaLiga having even greater control over the commercial rights of clubs.
According to Florentino Pérez, this would put the financial independence of the most powerful clubs at risk, leaving them at the mercy of centralised decisions by La Liga. However, the biggest clubs, such as Barcelona, Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid itself, joined forces to stop the reform. In the end, political parties intervened and the amendments were not approved.
The Theban reply and internal conflict
Following Pérez's accusations, Javier Tebas responded harshly. Through his social networks, the president of LaLiga described Pérez's statements as "lies."
He also accused him of manipulating the situation and trying to divide the clubs. According to Tebas, the agreement with CVC was necessary to guarantee the financial survival of La Liga, and did not represent a threat to the independence of the clubs. This exchange of reproaches has revealed a deep division in Spanish soccer.
Growing concern among clubs
The dispute has caused concern among club directors, who fear for their financial future. The growing intervention of LaLiga and pressure from investment funds could change the financial structure of Spanish soccer.
The next few months will be decisive in determining whether agreements are reached to solve the crisis or whether the internal division deepens even further. Without a doubt, this conflict is only the beginning of a battle for control of resources in Spanish soccer.