La Liga president criticizes FIFA's Infantino for World Cup remarks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 4:10 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
La Liga President Javier Tebas described FIFA President Gianni Infantino's post-World Cup comments as "pathetic". Infantino's statement, published on Instagram, defended FIFA amid criticism and described those detractors as consumed by hate. Tebas questioned the need for such a defensive response, suggesting it indicated Infantino might be hiding something. He previously called for Infantino's resignation, citing a lack of accountability within FIFA. This ongoing tension highlights the scrutiny FIFA faces after the recent World Cup.
- •Javier Tebas labels Gianni Infantino's remarks as 'pathetic'
- •Infantino defended FIFA following the World Cup victory
- •Tebas questions the defensive tone of Infantino's statement
- •Calls for Infantino's resignation have been made by Tebas
- •Tension between La Liga and FIFA remains high
- 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — La Liga President slams FIFA boss Gianni Infantino over defensive World Cup statement
"La Liga President Javier Tebas has branded FIFA President Gianni Infantino's post-World Cup social media message as 'pathetic' after Infantino launched a scathing attack on his critics in a lengthy statement
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