The president of the Spanish Football League (La Liga), Javier Tebas, expressed concern this Tuesday about the hosting of the 2030 World Cup in Spain, Portugal and Morocco, saying it was “very important for the societies” of the countries.
“It is a decision that the federations have made and a path that is being taken to organize the World Cup and other tournaments. An event of this type is always very important for the countries, which take the opportunity to renovate infrastructure and stadiums. It will certainly bring improvements and it is important for society as countries often develop with these events. We all want the event to start as soon as possible and under the best conditions.”the leader noted.
During a press conference during the Web Summit technology summit in Lisbon, Javier Tebas discussed several current sports topics, especially those related to Spanish football, such as the Rubiales case, the Negreira case and the frequent cases of racism towards Real Madrid’s Brazilian striker . Vinicius Junior.
“The head of a company, no matter how excited he is, cannot give a kiss to an employee. It is considered an abuse of position. And so is touching the genitals. He has many years of experience and nothing justifies such an attitude. We must aware that he can no longer remain president of one of the most important federations in the world because he cannot contain his euphoria.”he emphasized, about Rubiales.
The racist scenarios in football stadiums in Spain, especially those involving Vinícius Júnior, deserve “special attention”. Campaigns are being conducted, some of them successful, illustrating a recent situation.
“We carried out campaigns against racism and homophobia and we monitor much more. We pay special attention, especially at matches where Vinícius is present. Thanks to these measures, a few weeks ago at a match between Real Madrid and Sevilla, a spectator was insulted, while he imitated a monkey, was expelled from the hall during the match”said.
Asked about the departure of some important footballers from the Spanish league to the English league, such as the Norwegian Martin Odegaard, currently at Arsenal, the 61-year-old Spanish leader replied with the transfer of the German Gundogan from Manchester City to FC Barcelona, and with Jude Bellingham, “the best English player to play in Spain”, namely at Real Madrid, and who has had a great impact.
“Bellingham has had a huge impact on our League. He is an English figure of great appeal. We knew he was a great player, but we are confronted with a player who is at a level that no one expected. The economic consequences [de Bellingham a jogar em Espanha] We will see in the coming seasons whether he stays at Real Madrid as expected.”considered Tebas, who has presided over La Liga since 2013.
Javier Tebas also once again called for financial regulation at international level for European clubs, where “the sustainability of European football is very important” so that imbalances do not arise, citing the cases of Manchester City and PSG.
Source: DN
