La Liga President Tebas Calls for FIFA President Infantino to Resign
La Liga president Javier Tebas has called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to step down, accusing the world governing body of 'destroying the football industry.' In an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Tebas criticized several FIFA decisions during the 2026 World Cup, including mandatory hydration breaks, a 27-minute half-time show featuring pop stars, and the postponement of a suspension for US striker Folarin Balogun after intervention from US President Donald Trump. Tebas also opposed Infantino's proposal for a 64-team World Cup, arguing that national leagues sustain the sport. He claimed Infantino has the support of national federations but said FIFA's election system is 'rotten at its core.' Infantino is expected to be re-elected for a fourth term in March. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin also criticized the Balogun decision and did not attend the World Cup final.
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