The National Sports Council (CSD) has referred LaLiga ​chief Javier Tebas to Spain's ‌sports tribunal after his comparison ​of Real Madrid's ⁠communication strategy to Nazi propaganda.

The CSD has asked the tribunal to assess ‌whether the remarks may have violated rules ‌protecting sporting dignity and ‌decorum.

Tebas ⁠made the comments on ⁠Friday (October 16, 2026) on social media and in response, Real released a statement asking ​for the 64-year-old's ‌immediate resignation.

Tebas said he was not comparing the ideology of Real or their fan ‌base with those of ​the Nazi Party but merely the club's propaganda ⁠techniques. On Thursday (October 22), the CSD said it had raised the ‌issue with the sports tribunal.

The CSD asked the sports tribunal to assess whether Tebas' statements constituted a "potential violation of Article 76.4.b of ‌Law 10/1990 on Sport, which classifies 'notorious ​and public acts that infringe upon sporting dignity ⁠or decorum' as serious infractions."

Sanctions for ⁠such infractions include warnings, fines or potential suspension.

LaLiga ‌did not immediately respond to a request for comment.