Real madrid President Florentino Pérez used the club’s annual general assembly today to launch a sharp critique of both the Royal spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and LaLiga, escalating tensions with Spanish football’s governing bodies. Pérez’s remarks, delivered alongside the presentation of the club’s financial results, focused on concerns over refereeing and a recent decision to promote a LaLiga match to be played outside of Spain[[1]]. The public rebuke signals a potential shift in the relationship between one of the world’s most prominent clubs and the organizations overseeing Spanish football.
Real Madrid President Launches Scathing Criticism of Spanish Football Federation and Referees
Real Madrid President Florentino Pérez delivered a blistering rebuke of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and Spanish referees during the club’s ordinary general assembly held at Valdebebas on November 23, 2025. The assembly, where the club’s financial accounts were presented, quickly turned into a platform for strong criticism.
Pérez also took aim at LaLiga President Javier Tebas, questioning the decision to promote a match to be played outside of Spain. “It’s not normal that the president of LaLiga promotes a match outside of Spain,” Pérez stated, adding fuel to an ongoing debate about the international expansion of Spanish football. This comes at a pivotal moment in the LaLiga season as teams battle for positioning in the league table and Champions League qualification.
The Real Madrid president’s comments signal growing tensions between the club and governing bodies, potentially setting the stage for further conflict as the season progresses. The club’s financial report, presented alongside the criticisms, offered a detailed look at Real Madrid’s economic performance.
