La Liga president, Javier Tebas, has once again voiced strong opposition to FIFA’s Club World Cup, declaring his intent to resist the tournament’s future editions with full force.
“I will do everything in my power to ensure that the Club World Cup is never held again,” Tebas firmly stated during a press conference on Tuesday, as reported by Telegrafi.
His comments mark yet another chapter in his long-standing disapproval of the revamped competition.
Since FIFA announced plans to expand the tournament to 32 clubs and hold it every four years, Tebas has consistently positioned himself as one of its fiercest critics.
Despite the projected financial gains, each participating team is expected to earn at least $15 million, the La Liga chief views the event as a disruptive force to domestic football calendars and competitive integrity.
Spain’s top-flight is currently represented in the inaugural edition by Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, both of whom have agreed to forgo their off-season breaks to compete in the summer tournament.
However, Tebas remains unmoved by the financial incentives or the enthusiasm from the clubs and FIFA.
Instead, he is exploring legal and institutional avenues to halt the project, which he believes undermines national competitions.
As tensions simmer between La Liga and FIFA, it remains uncertain whether the conflict will escalate or give way to eventual compromise.
Meanwhile, the current edition of the FIFA Club World Cup has entered its quarter-final stage. Borussia Dortmund narrowly edged out Monterrey in the final round of 16 clash early Wednesday.
The first quarter-final sees Brazilian giants Fluminense clash with surprise contenders Al Hilal.
Saturday will feature a triple-header with Palmeiras facing Chelsea, PSG going head-to-head with Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid squaring off against Borussia Dortmund in a highly anticipated matchup.
