"Madrid's victimism is exaggerated" - La Liga chief Javier tebas

The Ballon d'Or gala will be talked about for many days, weeks... and even months. Rodri was proclaimed the best player in the world while Real Madrid decided not to attend the event, an issue that has been criticised by different organisations.

One of the latest to join the chorus has been La Liga president Javier Tebas, who told 'L'Equipe' that he did not understand Real Madrid's decision to cancel the flight to Paris on Monday.

"I am a Madrid fan. The important values of this club are to be a gentleman and to shake hands when you lose. I think Real Madrid lost that mentality a long time ago. They should have gone to the ceremony and not question the ‘France Football’ system, which is transparent, with 100 journalists voting," Tebas said.

The La Liga president further added that "Real Madrid's victimism doesn't have to be and is exaggerated". "I don't know where they are going. This lack of elegance we also experience in Spain," he added in the preview of the interview.