Cristiano Ronaldo leaving La Liga due to tax claims would be an 'irreparable loss' admits league president
- La Liga president admits it would be a 'massive loss' if Cristiano Ronaldo leaves
- Ronaldo is rumoured to want to leave Real Madrid this summer after tax claims
- League chief Javier Tebas is desperate for the Ballon D'Or holder to remain
The president of La Liga has admitted it would be a 'massive loss' should Cristiano Ronaldo decide to quit Spanish football.
Ronaldo, 32, is rumoured to want to leave Real Madrid this summer after a hugely successful period at the Bernabeu.
Former club Manchester United are among those said to be interested in the Ballon D'Or holder, but La Liga chief Javier Tebas is desperate for him to remain in Spain.
The president of La Liga says it would be a 'massive loss' should Cristiano Ronaldo leave
Tebas told Spanish TV channel La Sexta: 'You can't measure it, but it would be huge, and more so on the international growth of La Liga. It would be a massive loss for us; an irreparable loss.'
Ronaldo is said to want to leave Real because of accusations he has committed tax fraud, which the Portuguese star strongly denies.
The Champions League winner is so unhappy at the suggestions he wants to leave Spain altogether, leading to speculation a return to the Premier League is possible.
Ronaldo, 32, is rumoured to want to leave Real Madrid this summer after tax allegations
Tebas thinks Ronaldo is innocent, claiming that having read through the accusations that he cannot see what crime has supposedly been committed.
He said: 'Knowing those around him, and how professional they are, I'm positive that Cristiano is innocent.
'We live at a time when any news about Spain's Tax Office means everyone is a fraudster. I'm sure he's innocent. From what I've read, I'm sure he hasn't committed any crime.'
La Liga chief Javier Tebas is desperate for Ballon D'Or holder Ronaldo to remain in Spain
Most watched Sport videos
- Barcelona fans go head to head with police ahead of quarter finals
- Ethiopian runners join British runners for the London Marathon
- Football Pundit Eli Aluko speaks on 'Institutional racism'
- Man City fans grab selfies with United legend ahead of Madrid tie
- Portsmouth fans scale pubs during wild scenes after promotion
- Moment masked thieves steal players valuables at the Pirelli Stadium
- Would back-to-back trebles make Man City the best club side ever?
- Mikel Arteta reflects on 'disappointing' result against Bayern
- Anthony Joshua is grilled by a 9-year-old reporter
- FA Cup replays will be scrapped from next season
- Caitlin Clark is caught in 'gross' exchange with 'sexist pervert'
- David Moyes praises side for three years of European football