Spain’s National Sports Council (CSD) has referred LaLiga president Javier Tebas to the country’s sports tribunal following his controversial comparison of Real Madrid’s communication strategy to Nazi propaganda.

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The referral asks the tribunal to examine whether Tebas’s remarks breached regulations designed to protect sporting dignity and decorum. The move adds another layer of controversy to the relationship between Spanish football’s governing figures and one of the country’s most prominent clubs.

Tebas had drawn attention for comments comparing Real Madrid’s communication techniques with propaganda methods associated with the Nazi Party. His remarks prompted scrutiny over the language used to describe the club’s public messaging.

However, Tebas clarified that he was not comparing Real Madrid’s ideology or its supporters with those of the Nazi Party. Instead, he said his comments referred specifically to what he described as the club’s propaganda techniques.

The distinction is central to the controversy, as the debate concerns whether his choice of words crossed the boundaries of acceptable conduct expected from a senior figure in professional sport.

The CSD’s referral does not itself establish that Tebas violated any rules. The sports tribunal will be asked to assess the matter and determine whether the comments warrant further action under Spain’s sporting regulations.

The development places the LaLiga chief under increased scrutiny and could intensify debate about public statements, club rivalries and accountability in Spanish football.

Further details about the tribunal’s assessment and any potential disciplinary consequences were not included in the information available in the report.

The case highlights how public comments by football executives can extend beyond sporting disagreements and become matters of regulatory concern.