FIFA president Gianni Infantino has asked to resign after being accused of ‘destroying the football industry’ | Football News
La Liga president Javier Tebas has once again criticized FIFA president Gianni Infantino, saying he should resign because of decisions he believes are damaging to football. Tebas accused FIFA of prioritizing the sport’s commercial interests by expanding international tournaments and increasing overcrowding in fixtures. His latest comments come amid discussions about expanding the 2030 World Cup from 48 to 64 teams.Tebas said the expansion of the World Cup would harm domestic competitions, which he believes are the backbone of football. “Increasing the number of national teams makes no sense. The football industry is not only the World Cup, which is the most important event. But not everyone can be around the World Cup,” he told the Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport, as quoted by the news agency AP.He also called for Infantino to step down, saying, “In my opinion, yes, I think his time is up.” Tebas added that many people have privately opposed Infantino but failed to act, saying: “He should not stay, but he will not leave … those who remain silent are fully aware of the damage that football has suffered.”Tebas also criticized FIFA’s hydration breaks and the long 27-minute halftime during the World Cup final, saying: “The hydration breaks are a lie … It’s a lie – and just a break for advertising.”
The group of fans joined in the criticism
Football Supporters Europe (FSE) also condemned FIFA’s handling of the World Cup, calling for major governance reforms. The group accused FIFA of putting commercial interests ahead of supporters, pointing to high ticket prices, expensive travel, poor communication and changing football traditions. The FSE argued that the tournament damaged the reputation of FIFA and the World Cup, concluding that “FIFA is not fit to govern global football” and accused Infantino of prioritizing financial and political interests in the future of the game.
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