La Liga President Calls on FIFA to Scrap Club World Cup

Added at:
another languages: uk ru


La Liga president Javier Tebas has publicly urged FIFA president Gianni Infantino to reconsider and cancel the upcoming Club World Cup, set for 2025, citing serious concerns about the tournament’s impact on the football calendar.

"The Club World Cup is unnecessary for players, clubs, and even for FIFA itself," Tebas stated firmly. "Its only contribution is to create disorganization. President Infantino, you know that the broadcast rights haven’t been sold for the amount promised, and the sponsorship money earmarked for this tournament hasn’t materialized. You are also aware that leagues and players’ unions oppose this competition. So cancel it now, and let’s engage in proper negotiations."

Tebas emphasized that dialogue with FIFA has been ongoing for years but yielded little. "Negotiations result in agreements, while dialogue often leads nowhere. We've been in constant talks with FIFA, but the real solutions will not come from staging a Club World Cup."

The proposed expanded Club World Cup is scheduled to take place from June 15 to July 13, 2025, with 32 clubs from across the globe set to participate. However, concerns over the already-packed football calendar and its toll on players are raising significant questions about the viability and necessity of this tournament.

another languages: uk ru

NewsRSS - News - Terrikon

31 January

13:52
Court rejects Real Madrid request for access to Barcelona’s financial records
13:28
Wesley joins Real Sociedad on loan
12:59
Mbappé or Khusanov? A surprise sprint battle for Champions League top speed
11:00
Manchester City goalkeeper set for Nottingham Forest move
10:22
Roberto De Zerbi: I have the energy to stay at Marseille for five or six years
10:00
Immobile could swap Bologna for Paris
09:10
Lookman to Fenerbahçe for €35m - unofficial
08:19
Lucas Paquetá sets Brazilian transfer record with Flamengo return

30 January

22:29
Ronaldo scores against Al-Kholood as Al-Nassr stay in title race
18:00
Anna Lewandowska: Leaving Barcelona will not mark the end of Robert’s career
16:00
Real Madrid’s potential route to the Champions League semi-finals - the toughest of all?
13:29
UEFA Champions League play-off draw: Real Madrid face Benfica again
08:03
Europa League 2025/26 League Phase Recap: All Play-Off Contenders Confirmed

29 January

00:50
Anatoliy Trubin Makes UEFA Champions League History
00:42
All Teams Qualified for the UEFA Champions League Play-offs
00:36
PSG Miss Out on Top Eight as Draw with Newcastle Sends Parisians into Play-offs

28 January

19:05
Chelsea Terminate Raheem Sterling’s Contract by Mutual Consent
09:19
Champions League Showdown: Group Stage Reaches Dramatic Finale Tonight
00:59
FIFA World Cup 2026: North America’s Largest Sporting Event and the Ultimate Security Test
00:34
Como Shock Fiorentina as Alvaro Morata Marks Return with Goal
00:23
Bremen Turmoil Deepens: Hoffenheim Win Despite Red Card
00:12
RB Leipzig failed to beat Bundesliga strugglers St. Pauli

27 January

23:13
Tammy Abraham Returns to Villa Park
00:50
Dramatic Late Draw as Girona Deny Getafe at the Death

25 January

23:02
Champions in Collapse: Juventus Sweep Aside Injury-Hit Napoli