La Liga president calls for Infantino to resign amid FIFA turmoil
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 2:51 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
La Liga president Javier Tebas has stated that Gianni Infantino is damaging football's essence and believes his presidency at FIFA should end. Infantino faces backlash following his retracted plan to invite private investment in FIFA competitions and recent controversies surrounding a departure payment to a former UEFA employee. As criticism mounts, UEFA and other associations have joined calls for Infantino's resignation, emphasizing a need for governance reform within FIFA. Tebas expressed hope for genuine change and new leadership within the organization.
- •Tebas claims Infantino's time as FIFA president should be over.
- •Infantino's investment plan faced widespread criticism and was ultimately abandoned.
- •UEFA supports calls for Infantino's resignation amid growing discontent.
- •Tebas highlights the need for real governance changes at FIFA.
- 3:37 PMESPN Soccer — LaLiga chief rails at FIFA: 'Infantino era is over'
- 2:04 PMYahoo Sports — Infantino era is over claims La Liga boss as pressure mounts on FIFA
"La Liga president Javier Tebas claims Gianni Infantino is “destroying the very essence” of football and believes his time as FIFA president has come to an end. Infantino has faced criticism following his failed plan to to seek private investment in a company which would run FIFA’s competitions and sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
"LaLiga president Javier Tebas claims Gianni Infantino is "destroying the very essence" of football and believes his time as FIFA president has come to an end.
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External links- ESPN SoccerAug 9, 2026, 3:37 PMLaLiga chief rails at FIFA: 'Infantino era is over'
LaLiga president Javier Tebas claims Gianni Infantino is "destroying the very essence" of football and believes his time as FIFA president has come to an end.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 2:04 PMInfantino era is over claims La Liga boss as pressure mounts on FIFA
La Liga president Javier Tebas claims Gianni Infantino is “destroying the very essence” of football and believes his time as FIFA president has come to an end. Infantino has faced criticism following his failed plan to to seek private investment in a company which would run FIFA’s competitions and sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
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