← Back to NewsTebas Declares 'Infantino Era is Over' at FIFA
9 August 2026
La Liga president Javier Tebas has made a bold statement regarding Gianni Infantino's leadership at FIFA, declaring that the 'Infantino era is over.' In a recent interview, Tebas criticized Infantino for allegedly 'destroying the very essence of football,' suggesting that the current state of the game requires genuine reform at its highest levels. Tebas, known for his outspoken criticism of FIFA's operations, emphasized the need to expand control of football beyond the existing elite. His comments indicate growing discontent with FIFA's governance as calls for transparency and accountability intensify.