Archive · 22 Jul 2026
La Liga Chief Calls for FIFA President's Resignation
Javier Tebas, the head of La Liga, has strongly criticized Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, and called for his resignation.
Tebas argues that Infantino's decisions, like expanding the World Cup and introducing mandatory hydration breaks, are harming football.
He also mentioned a controversial decision about a player's suspension.
Tebas believes Infantino should step down, but many people are afraid to challenge him.
He thinks FIFA is making bad decisions that hurt football leagues around the world.
La Liga president Javier Tebas calls for FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to resign, accusing him of destroying the football industry.
Tebas criticizes FIFA's expanded World Cup, mandatory hydration breaks, and extended half-time shows.
Tebas argues that FIFA's decisions prioritize commercial interests over the sport and harm domestic football leagues.
Tebas believes Infantino is protected by FIFA's electoral system and lacks serious opposition.
Football Supporters Europe calls for structural governance reforms in FIFA, citing issues with the 2026 World Cup.
- Who
- Javier Tebas, President of La Liga, and Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA
- What
- Tebas calls for Infantino's resignation, criticizing FIFA's World Cup decisions
- When
- July 21, 2026
- Where
- United States, during the World Cup
- Why
- Tebas believes Infantino's decisions are destroying the football industry and prioritizing commercial interests over the sport
Javier Tebas
Gianni Infantino
FIFA's World Cup Decisions
Javier Tebas
Tebas criticizes FIFA's expanded World Cup, mandatory hydration breaks, and extended half-time shows, arguing they harm domestic football and prioritize commercial interests.
Gianni Infantino
Infantino defends these decisions as beneficial for player welfare and the growth of the sport.
Leadership and Resignation
Javier Tebas
Tebas believes Infantino should resign, citing destructive decisions and lack of opposition within FIFA.
Gianni Infantino
Infantino maintains his position, leveraging FIFA's electoral system to stay in power.
- Javier Tebas
- President of La Liga
- Gianni Infantino
- President of FIFA
- World Cup Expansion
- Proposed increase to 64 teams
- Hydration Breaks
- Mandatory breaks introduced during the World Cup
- Half-time Show
- Extended to 27 minutes with performances by Madonna, BTS, Shakira, and Justin Bieber
- CONMEBOL
- South American soccer's ruling body
- Football Supporters Europe
- Group calling for FIFA governance reforms
