Javier Tebas, President of LaLiga, has assured, in an interview published this Monday by Corriere della Sera, not to have any ‘war’ open with Leo
Messi, after the communication between the employer and George
Messi, father and representative of the Argentine, following his clause rescission.
“Mine it has not been a war against Messi”, Says Tebas. “I would have done the same if it had been Pepito
Perez or any other player in our championship. As a League we had and have the duty to defend legality and justice: contracts you have to always respect them, your name is Messi or Pepito Pérez ”.
The president of the employer's association claims to have “a special affection for Leo, I adore him”
“I personally think It has not been a battle with Messi and his environment”Adds Thebes. “I have a special affection for Leo, I adore him, is the history of our football these last 20 years: how can you go to war against him? I insist: I just wanted you to will respect the contracts. What is evident is that in the case of Messi the matter has acquired enormous media dimensions ”.
The top leader of the grouping association insists on the existence of the clause of 700 million on Messi's contract with Barça: “As much as his lawyers say otherwise, the contract is clear: a part was decontextualized and this led to error. In the end what is important and what makes us happy is Messi's decision to avoid legal conflicts and to continue playing in the team of his life ”.
Thebes insists on the validity of the 700 million clause and celebrates Leo's decision not to go to court
And looking to the future, Tebas concludes: “If he leaves in a year, it will be a pain. If it will leave safe? Your contract allows it. What is clear is that from the 2014-15 season the criterion was set that the brand of The league it is above players and clubs because it is the only way to make the sector profitable ”, he concludes.