La Liga president Javier Tebas has launched a scathing attack on Nasser Al-Khelaifi, president of Paris Saint-Germain and the European Club Association (ECA), asserting that the Qatari executive is unfit to succeed Gianni Infantino as FIFA president.
Tebas’ remarks come amid growing scrutiny surrounding Infantino and speculation over potential successors—including Al-Khelaifi—despite figures close to the PSG chief denying any ambition to run in the 2027 FIFA presidential election.
“I think Nasser is better suited to running Paris Saint-Germain, but he would not make a good FIFA president,” Tebas stated regarding the prospect of Al-Khelaifi taking charge of world football’s governing body.
The La Liga chief explained that his opposition stems from Al-Khelaifi’s governance philosophy, arguing that the PSG chairman does not uphold the traditional European sports model he claims to defend.
Tebas also criticized Al-Khelaifi’s stewardship of the ECA, alleging that real influence is concentrated within a select group of elite clubs. “He promotes an elitist model that I fundamentally disagree with,” Tebas added.
Extending his criticism to the current FIFA leadership, Tebas reiterated his call for Infantino to step down. “In my opinion, yes. I believe his time has come to an end,” he declared.
However, the Spanish administrator acknowledged that FIFA’s electoral structure makes unseating an incumbent notoriously difficult due to widespread support from national associations and the absence of a viable opposition candidate. “He shouldn’t stay, but the current political reality means he won’t be leaving anytime soon,” Tebas noted.
Pressure on Infantino has mounted following a controversial proposal to establish a commercial entity to sell stakes in FIFA World Cup rights to private investors—a plan later shelved following widespread backlash. Tebas has also been a vocal critic of proposals to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams and the overall management of the 2026 World Cup, accusing FIFA of prioritizing its own commercial interests over domestic leagues and clubs.
