La Liga President Javier Tebas commented on FIFA's rejection of plans to sell part of the World Cup rights to private investors, calling for Gianni Infantino to step down from his post.
La Liga President Javier Tebas commented on FIFA's rejection of plans to sell part of the World Cup rights to private investors, calling for Gianni Infantino to step down from his post.
In Tebas' opinion, the problem is much deeper. He recalled several events that cannot be forgotten: the cancellation of red cards following political interference, the investigation initiated by the US Congress against Gianni Infantino, allegations of historical corruption in FIFA, disputes related to World Cup ticket prices, as well as unilateral decisions regarding the international calendar and new tournaments made without consulting stakeholders.
He stated that the problem lies not in one project, but in the management system itself, which concentrates power in the hands of a few, weakens control mechanisms, and limits the voices of those directly affected by the decisions.
For this reason, Tebas believes that Gianni Infantino should not remain FIFA president. He insists on the need for new leadership capable of restoring trust in world football, modernizing governance, and making decisions that take into account the sporting, economic, and social consequences after consulting all stakeholders.
Tebas published these thoughts on his social media page, adding that the cancellation of one proposal does not erase past events.
It was previously reported that FIFA abandoned its plan to sell part of the World Cup rights to private investors, which caused sharp criticism in the world of football.
According to sources, the Portuguese expert told the club management about his desire to keep the Brazilian winger Vinícius in the team.
The head coach of the Madrid club Real, José Mourinho, is against the departure of the Brazilian winger Vinícius Júnior in the summer transfer window. This was reported by The Telegraph newspaper.
Previously, there were reports that the London club Arsenal was interested in the Brazilian footballer.
Vinícius' current contract with Real runs until the summer of 2027. The Brazilian forward has been playing for the Madrid club since the summer of 2018. Last season, he participated in 53 matches in all tournaments, scoring 22 goals and making 14 assists.
According to Transfermarkt data, Vinícius Júnior's market value is 140 million euros.
FIFA released a special post regarding the retirement of the Mexican legend, goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, from professional activity.
Guillermo Ochoa is the sixth oldest player in World Cup history and a true World Cup legend. He announced the end of his football career after participating in the sixth record-level World Cup this year.
The FIFA statement says: 'We wish you good luck not only in life, Guillermo!'. It should be noted that Ochoa played 154 matches for the Mexican national team. His last club was AEL Limassol from Cyprus.
Ochoa, who was raised in the 'America' academy, played the most matches in his professional career specifically for this club. Furthermore, he played for teams such as 'Ajaccio', 'Málaga', 'Granada', 'Standard', and several other clubs.
The official FIFA resource recognized the national team of Uzbekistan. The FIFA website highlighted the historic participation of the national team of Uzbekistan in the Asian World Cup.
The Uzbekistan national team participated in the World Cup, which was held in the venues of the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Despite the team leaving the tournament in the group stage after three consecutive defeats, positive aspects for the 'White Panthers' were also noted.
For example, Abbozbek Faizullaev scored the team's first goal at the World Cup in the match against Colombia, thereby adding his name to the history of Uzbek football. Furthermore, Eldor Shomurodov's magnificent shot into the goal of DR Congo allowed him to win the 'Best Goal of the Group Stage' award, provided by 'Hyundai.'
According to the official FIFA website, Fabio Cannavaro's students maintained their hardworking and technique-based style throughout the tournament. Although they became slightly fatigued as the games progressed, players such as 18-year-old Behruz Karimov understood what is necessary for world-class competition and plan to actively strengthen these initial steps over the next four years.
