La Liga chief Javier Tebas urges FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign

Spanish La Liga president Javier Tebas said FIFA president Gianni Infantino should step down, arguing that the organisation’s focus on expanding the World Cup – now planning to increase the tournament to 64 teams – harms domestic leagues and the broader football industry. Tebas blamed Infantino for decisions such as mandatory in‑match hydration breaks and a star‑studded halftime show, which he called “self‑servicing” moves that ignore the needs of national competitions.

He also cited the controversy over US striker Paulinho Valogno’s one‑year suspension being lifted, suggesting the episode highlighted serious governance issues. Tebas concluded that Infantino’s era is over, but the incumbent enjoys entrenched support from football associations and faces no credible challenger.