La Liga president Tebas calls for Infantino to resign from FIFA

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La Liga president Tebas calls for Infantino to resign from FIFA
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La Liga president Javier Tebas has publicly demanded FIFA president Gianni Infantino's resignation, criticizing the organization for allegedly damaging the football industry. In an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Tebas highlighted issues such as the World Cup's three-minute hydration breaks and the extended half-time show featuring major musical acts. He suggested that FIFA's election system lacks viable opposition and accused the governing body of prioritizing advertising over the sport's integrity. Despite calls for his resignation, Infantino is expected to seek re-election in March. Tebas emphasized the need for more focus on national leagues and less emphasis on global tournaments.

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  • Javier Tebas criticizes FIFA for decisions affecting the football industry.
  • He calls Infantino's election system 'rotten at its core'.
  • Tebas responds to FIFA's extended World Cup half-time and hydration breaks.
  • Infantino is anticipated to run for a fourth term in March.
  • Tebas stresses the importance of protecting national football leagues.
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La Liga president Javier Tebas calls for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to quit, and claims the governing body is "destroying the football industry".

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