LaLiga president Javier Tebas has taken a firm stance against the FIFA Club World Cup, publicly stating his objective to ‘eliminate’ the competition from the football calendar. This position underscores a growing rift within the global football community, with Tebas arguing that the tournament lacks both sporting value and appeal to fans. His comments come amid increasing pressure on FIFA to reform or abolish the event, which is seen by some as outdated and detrimental to the sport’s global reach.
The dispute has intensified as several major clubs and leagues have expressed similar concerns about the tournament’s impact on their schedules and financial interests. Tebas’ repeated calls for the Club World Cup’s removal reflect a broader dissatisfaction with FIFA’s decision-making processes and its influence over international football events. Critics argue that the tournament does not provide a fair platform for the world’s best clubs and fails to generate the commercial success expected from such a prestigious competition.