Wed Jan 08 18:30:00 UTC 2025: ## LaLiga President Tebas Denies Abuse of Power Claims in Olmo-Víctor Case
**Barcelona, Spain** – LaLiga president Javier Tebas has vehemently denied accusations of abusing his power in the case of Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor, two Barcelona players initially deregistered by the league on January 1st. The deregistration followed LaLiga’s assertion that Barcelona failed to provide sufficient documentation regarding the sale of VIP seats, a requirement for extending their license.
Tebas’s denial came in response to a journalist on X (formerly Twitter) who leveled accusations of abuse of power against him in his handling of the Barcelona situation. Tebas’s response was sharp, even suggesting the journalist was under the influence of drugs.
In a series of points, Tebas refuted the journalist’s claims, stating that initial assurances regarding a new Nike contract to cover the shortfall were false, that the demand for additional documentation was unnecessary and false, that the required 40% (not 20%) payment was falsely claimed to be a requirement, and that while the money was transferred, it arrived late. He further denied that LaLiga acted hastily in deregistering Olmo and Víctor, asserting that the issue was not fully resolved by December 31st.
The controversy surrounds the documentation needed to satisfy LaLiga’s licensing requirements for Barcelona. While the details of the financial transactions remain contested, Tebas maintains his actions were justified. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between LaLiga and Barcelona, adding another layer of complexity to the already turbulent relationship.
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