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LaLiga president calls for FIFA's Infantino to resign

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 9:03 AM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

LaLiga president calls for FIFA's Infantino to resign

Summary

Javier Tebas, president of Spain's LaLiga, demanded the resignation of FIFA president Gianni Infantino on August 1, citing unresolved leadership issues and the contentious World Cup investor affair. Tebas stated that the withdrawal of FIFA's privatization proposal is not sufficient to address deeper governance problems within the organization. He highlighted concerns about unilateral decisions impacting players and competitions, emphasizing the need for new leadership to foster modern governance in world football. Infantino has faced backlash from various football federations, yet continues to receive support from nations like Egypt and Morocco, which are connected to future World Cup events.

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By the Numbers

•Tebas urged Infantino to quit over governance issues.
•FIFA withdrew controversial privatization proposal after backlash.
•Concerns raised over unilateral decisions affecting player interests.
•Infantino still has backing from some member federations.
•The debate continues ahead of the 2030 World Cup.

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9:03 AMYahoo Sports — LaLiga boss wants Infantino out as FIFA president

What they're saying

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Spain's LaLiga president Javier Tebas has called on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to quit over the World Cup investor affair and other leadership issues. "INFANTINO MUST NOT CONTINUE," he said on X late Saturday.
— Yahoo Sports

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