The call for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign after Spain won the 2026 World Cup over Argentina has attracted mixed reactions.
Recall that LaLiga President, Javier Tebas, had urged Infantino to resign following the conclusion of the 2026 tournament which Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final.
Tebas criticized FIFA’s management of the World Cup, especially the implementation of hydration breaks and the musical performance during the final in New Jersey.
The 63-year-old also referenced the United States striker Folarin Balogun incident as an example of Infantino’s mismanagement of the federation, insisting that it necessitates his resignation.
When asked if Infantino should quit, Tebas said (via La Gazzetta dello Sport), “In my opinion, yes, I think his time is up.”
However, Tebas’ call for Infantino to resign his position has triggered mixed reactions on social media.
While some backed Tebas, others admitted it would be difficult for Infantino to resign.
Here are some reactions gathered by DAILY POST on X:
@TesfazghiYibrah, “I totally agree. The man has to be removed. He is more of a politician rather than a sportsman.”
@lurdjaycfc_eth, “That’ll be difficult…he has the backing of the most famous president.”
@DwightKushner, “Tebas only notices when it hits La Liga’s wallet. Still won’t stop the calendar getting fucked though.”
@PiloGwebu, “There should be term limits for FIFA Presidency. Two terms max, not anything more than 10 years at the helm.”
@ONIKE05, “People are too complacent about him, especially during the World Cup, so we need changes.”
@OjekaIvanz, “He is still fit for another term because under his tenure alot has changed in football.”
@arijit862, “Yes, he can become Trump’s assistant. He no longer deserves to be in that position.”
@JonJonbfrank, “It’s not often that I’ll agree with Tebas but here…. 100%.”
@Helengty, “Should be time for former footballers to step up and occupy that position.”
@craigwoodburn, “Infantino should be booted out of @FIFAcom for the way he has sucked up to the utterly vile @realDonaldTrump alone imv @danroan…sickening to watch quite frankly @GNev2 @ScottishFA @FA should be telling FIFA that.”
@wamalaronald14, “Now the Idiot is talking about mismanagement when Real Madrid still complain about his mistakes does in La Liga.”
@ElsWoolinho, “There is no way this man will leave willingly.”
@raishussin, “No need to think sack
@FIFAcom President Gianni Infantino, with immediate effect. Investigate him, prosecute him, if guilty, send him to prison. High level of corruption. Don’t leave any stones unturned in the investigation @UEFA.”
@ezeonahjn, “It will be very difficult to remove him from office. He has the backing of the majority of FAs in the world.”