The Spanish giants are said to be seeking ‘asylum’ in a foreign league due to a series of perceived injustices, exacerbated by the contentious red card given to England midfielder Jude Bellingham over the weekend. ..Continue Reading
Bellingham’s sending off against Osasuna, allegedly for saying “f*** you” to referee Munuera Montero – a claim the 21-year-old denies – came after Real Madrid were already incensed by a decision in their previous match.
Real believed Carlos Romero should have been sent off for a challenge on Kylian Mbappe before the Espanyol player scored the winning goal in a surprising 1-0 defeat.
Head coach Carlo Ancelotti sarcastically remarked that “VAR must have been turned off,” with Real Madrid asserting that video evidence shows Bellingham saying “f*** off” out of personal frustration, not directed at the referee.
Under La Liga’s regulations, Bellingham could face a ban of up to 12 matches if found guilty of “insulting, offending, or addressing the main referee, assistants, fourth official, directors, or sports authorities in offensive terms or attitudes.”
According to Spanish publication Sport, this latest conflict with La Liga has led Real president Florentino Perez to consider seeking ‘asylum’ in a foreign league.
Perez is reportedly ready to leave La Liga after Tebas claimed Real had “lost their minds” following a statement from the club after their 1-0 loss to Espanyol.
Forbes suggests that potential new homes for Real Madrid could include the German, French, and Italian leagues. However, a move to the Premier League is unlikely, as Los Blancos had previously failed in an attempt to relocate to England.
Switching leagues would be a complex process, requiring approval from La Liga, FIFA, and UEFA.
Gaining UEFA’s approval might be the most challenging aspect, as Real Madrid remains in conflict with the European governing body over their plans to leave and create a separate European Super League.
Additionally, the report claims that Real Madrid believes Tebas has convinced other clubs to join him in an alleged anti-Madrid “crusade.”
Meanwhile, Barcelona could overtake Real Madrid to lead La Liga after a series of disappointing results. Osasuna managed to equalize against Real Madrid’s 10 men following Bellingham’s red card, costing Ancelotti’s side two points.
