Social Media Disclosures Expose Confidential Records
LaLiga president Javier Tebas faces potential disciplinary action and a possible ban from his post after publishing confidential corporate and financial records belonging to Real Madrid across his personal social media accounts.
Escalation Stemming From an Online Clash
The escalation began when Javier Tebas used his personal account on the social platform X to respond to a user who shared a video from Real Madrid TV. That broadcast highlighted a loan exceeding four million euros issued by FC Barcelona to Audiovisual New Aged, a television rights management firm where Tebas acts as an administrator, raising questions of a potential conflict of interest. In his defense, the LaLiga president countered by publishing internal club documents showing historical transactions between Real Madrid and that same entity. The LaLiga president published confidential reserve information involving the white club during two consecutive days, though the earliest records revealed referred to a period when he was not yet president. Tebas also stated: Hazles llegar los documentos, @AdriiRM33, y que hagan otro vídeo. Esta vez explicando lo que ahora ocultan. Continuará… basta de mentir, manipular…
Millions in Detailed Transactions Across Multiple Eras
According to figures detailed by Javier Tebas, the club’s financial interactions with Audiovisual New Aged, A.I.E. included payments totaling 7,513,333.55 euros between 2011 and 2013—a period preceding his tenure at the helm of LaLiga. However, subsequent disclosures published on Wednesday shifted the timeline directly into his presidency. Tebas cited exact figures of 2,136,833.71 euros for 2014 and 541,277.23 euros for 2016, pointing out on social media that he already held office during both fiscal years. The league executive also demanded explanations from Real Madrid figures identified as “JAS” and “Chitín del Valle” regarding the purpose of those historical transfers and a specific email dated May 9, 2018. The league president asked for the documentation to be forwarded to Real Madrid so the club would publicly address the matter again.
A Breach of Secret Duty Under Administrative Law
While platform users and commentators debated the severity of the data exposure, the released documents contain internal accounting, tax, and commercial records linking the club to the economic interest group, complete with exact contribution figures, management invoices, and fiscal guarantees. The documents published by the LaLiga president did not appear to reveal strict banking details such as current account numbers, IBAN codes, transfer keys, or financial entity access credentials, as had been accused on social media. Under the administrative jurisdiction of Spain’s State Sports Disciplinary Committee (TAD), broadcasting private financial figures down to the exact cent to answer a private user on social media could constitute a flagrant violation of the duty of secrecy mandated for sports executives.
Pending Complaints and Precedent Before the TAD
Real Madrid retains the right to file a formal complaint before the TAD. If the club chooses to proceed, Javier Tebas could face suspension from his executive responsibilities. Precedent exists for such disciplinary proceedings; the TAD previously opened a very grave disciplinary file against the LaLiga president following accusations that he breached confidentiality by publicly airing details regarding Barcelona’s financial situation, corporate operations, and internal audits—a case that was ultimately archived without a ban in July 2026. Real Madrid has previously secured public admonishments and warnings against Tebas through formal complaints citing procedural flaws and breaches of assembly deliberation secrets, compounding his administrative exposure if he repeats these actions.
