La Liga president Javier Tebas has called for the immediate resignation of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, accusing him of destroying the football industry. Tebas, joined by UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin in his criticism, strongly opposed FIFA’s proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams. He argued that prioritizing a 40-day tournament undermines domestic leagues that sustain the global football economy and provide millions of jobs.

Tebas described FIFA’s current election and governance system as a “rotten structure from within,” claiming that many club and league officials are dissatisfied but remain silent due to national federations’ support for Infantino. He also cited several recent controversies, including extending the World Cup final break for commercial reasons, enforcing mandatory drink breaks even in air-conditioned stadiums, and a disputed disciplinary decision involving U.S. striker Folarin Balogun.

Infantino, who has led FIFA since 2016, has announced his intention to seek a fourth term for the 2027–2031 period at the upcoming FIFA Congress in Morocco in 2027.