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 in the final, and the postponement of a suspension for US striker Folarin Balogun following intervention by US President Donald Trump. Tebas argued that FIFA's election system is 'rotten at its core' and that Infantino enjoys support from national federations despite widespread opposition. He also opposed the proposed expansion of the World Cup to 64 teams, saying it undermines domestic leagues. Infantino is expected to be re-elected for a fourth term in March 2027.
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