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Real Madrid threatens legal action over journalist's Gara comparison

Club condemns Juanma Castano's likening of Real Madrid TV to a newspaper linked to ETA terrorism.

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What to know

  • Real Madrid condemned journalist Juanma Castano's ABC column for comparing Real Madrid TV to Gara, a newspaper with historical ties to ETA terrorism, calling the comparison 'deplorable and unacceptable.'
  • The dispute stems from fallout over refereeing decisions in the Madrid derby, where Real Madrid claims two incidents should have resulted in player dismissals; the club used Real Madrid TV to highlight these grievances.
  • Real Madrid reserved the right to pursue legal action against Castano, escalating the conflict beyond typical sports media criticism into potential legal territory.

“RealMadrid TV legitimately exercises its right to inform and defend the interests of our club, its members and its fans, and is the official media outlet of a club with 124 years of history, representing the sensibilities and values ​​of millions of fans around the world.”

Real Madrid CF, Club · Official statement

Real Madrid CF Club in disputeJuanma Castano Sports journalistMiguel Angel Ortiz Arias Referee

Real Madrid threatens legal action over journalist's Gara comparison
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  1. background

    Juanma Castano publishes column criticizing Real Madrid TV coverage — Journalist Juanma Castano published an opinion column in ABC titled 'Real Madrid, at war' in which he acknowledged refereeing mistakes but criticized Real Madrid TV's coverage of the referee and compared the club's official channel to Gara.

  2. background

    Madrid derby features controversial refereeing decisions — A Madrid derby match occurred with refereeing decisions by Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias that Real Madrid maintains went against them, including two first-half incidents involving Atletico Madrid players they believe warranted dismissals.

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    Real Madrid warns of possible legal action against journalist

    Real Madrid stated it reserves the right to take whatever measures it deems appropriate in response to what it called a completely unacceptable attack on the club's reputation.

    “Real Madrid reserves the right to take whatever measures it deems appropriate in response to an attack that is completely unacceptable.”
    — Real Madrid CF

    1. 1 outlet first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago · read ↗

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    Real Madrid issues statement condemning Castano's comparison

    Real Madrid released an official statement calling Castano's comparison between Real Madrid TV and Gara "absolutely deplorable and unacceptable" and criticized the likening of their media outlet to a newspaper with ties to ETA terrorism.

    “Real Madrid CF considers the comparison made by Cope journalist Juanma Castano between RealMadrid TV and the newspaper Gara…to be absolutely deplorable and unacceptable.”
    — Real Madrid CF
    1. 1 outlet Real Madrid condemn journalist’s ‘unacceptable’ comparison to controversial newspaper

      first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago

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