Tebas: Infantino Should Resign for 'Destroying the Football Industry'
Javier Tebas says Gianni Infantino should resign, citing FIFA rules that he says harm the sport and a proposed 64-team 2030 World Cup.
- La Liga president Javier Tebas called Monday for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign, accusing him of "destroying the football industry" by expanding international competitions after the World Cup final in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday.
- Tebas's frustration reflects years of clashes with Infantino over fixture congestion and CONMEBOL's proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup from 48 to 64 teams, which he argues threatens domestic leagues that sustain global football.
- Tebas stated that expanding national teams "makes no sense" and described FIFA's system as "rotten at its core," emphasizing that "it's national competition that sustains this sport" rather than expanded tournaments.
- Despite his resignation call, Tebas acknowledged political reality: "He shouldn't stay, but he won't leave," suggesting Infantino will remain entrenched regardless of mounting criticism.
- Infantino's re-election campaign for a fourth term, with voting scheduled for March 18 in Morocco, signals continued advancement of World Cup expansion despite mounting opposition from domestic league leaders.
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Tebas: Infantino should resign for ‘destroying the football industry’
Gianni Infantino should resign as head of FIFA for “destroying the football industry” by expanding international competitions, La Liga president Javier Tebas said Monday. It is not the first time he has lashed out at Infantino over fixture congestion and for considering a proposal to expand the 2030 men’s World Cup from 48 teams to...
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Independent EspañolGianni Infantino should resign as FIFA president for “destructing the football industry” by expanding international competitions, said La Liga president Javier Tebas on Tuesday.
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