
PitchSideMonitor
June 17, 2025 at 01:49 PM
https://www.marca.com/futbol/primera-division/2025/06/17/tebas-estaria-comodo-abrazando-florentino-invitacion-me-llega.html
🔍 End of the Club World Cup as a Goal
Javier Tebas, president of LaLiga, stated that his goal is to eliminate the Club World Cup entirely. He emphasized there are no available dates in the calendar and no additional economic margin to support a competition that shifts money toward elite clubs and undermines the balance of the football ecosystem.
🔍 Clash with Florentino Pérez over Industry Models
Tebas criticized Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez and his Super League plans, calling them "poorly thought out" and harmful to national leagues. He stressed that his disagreement is not personal but rooted in fundamentally different views on the football industry model.
🔍 Dependency on TV Rights and Growth Challenges
He highlighted that many LaLiga clubs, especially smaller ones, rely heavily (up to 95%) on audiovisual rights for income. Tebas noted that there's a need to grow commercial revenues, as broadcasting income is reaching its limit due to increased piracy and competing tournaments.
🔍 Club Calendars and LaLiga Scheduling Pressure
Regarding the upcoming Club World Cup, Tebas confirmed that if Spanish teams like Real Madrid and Atlético go far in the tournament, it could delay the LaLiga start. Still, he insisted that LaLiga won't compromise the mandated three-week vacation and emphasized the importance of sticking to domestic scheduling priorities.