LaLiga President Tebas Aims to Eliminate FIFA Club World Cup
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June 17, 2025 14:28
madrid, spain - LaLiga president Javier Tebas reiterates his goal to eradicate the FIFA Club World Cup, criticizing the competition's impact on the football ecosystem and financial distribution.
LaLiga President Urges Elimination of FIFA Club World Cup
Javier Tebas, the president of LaLiga, has reaffirmed his stance on removing the FIFA Club World Cup from the football calendar, citing detrimental effects on financial distribution and the football ecosystem.
Tebas' Criticism and Objectives
Following his previous remarks labeling the tournament as 'absurd,' Tebas expressed his strong desire to see the Club World Cup discontinued. He emphasized the need to preserve the existing football ecosystem and criticized the competition for diverting resources towards select clubs and players, particularly impacting European leagues.
Impact on National Leagues
Tebas highlighted the adverse effects of the expanded Club World Cup on national leagues, emphasizing the financial implications and broadcasting rights within the football industry. He advocated reverting to the previous format of the tournament, played over a single weekend, to alleviate scheduling conflicts and maintain the integrity of domestic competitions.
Barcelona's Transfer Activities
While Barcelona remains uninvolved in the Club World Cup, the club continues to pursue player acquisitions. The recent activation of goalkeeper Joan García's release clause for €25 million signifies their intent to bolster the squad. However, Tebas noted that Barcelona still faces restrictions in registering new players under LaLiga regulations, limiting their transfer activities.
Tebas cautioned that Barcelona must adhere to financial constraints and implement necessary adjustments to comply with league rules before finalizing additional signings. Despite ongoing transfer rumors, including interest in winger Nico Williams, Barcelona's ability to make further acquisitions is contingent on balancing their squad and financial obligations.