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Thursday briefing: La Liga president Javier Tebas tells FIFA to ‘scrap’ the Club World Cup

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17 October 2024 - 4:30 AM

La Liga President Javier Tebas has openly criticized FIFA's plans for an expanded Club World Cup, urging FIFA President Gianni Infantino to abandon the tournament.

Speaking at the European Professional Football Forum in Brussels, Tebas argued that the tournament lacks support from broadcasters, clubs, players, and sponsors.

According to a report by The Athletic, Tebas's remarks come in the wake of a formal complaint lodged by FIFPro and European Leagues with the European Commiss

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