LaLiga president Javier Tebas expressed strong disapproval of the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, calling it "completely absurd" due to its potential negative effects on player welfare and the overall structure of national leagues in Europe. Set to occur from June 14 to July 13 in the U.S. with 32 teams, the tournament poses scheduling challenges for Spanish teams Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, especially if they progress to the latter stages. Tebas highlighted concerns over FIFA's lack of consultation with leagues regarding scheduling, exacerbating competitive tensions for LaLiga.
"It is completely absurd," Tebas told Cadena Cope radio. "It's not just about the physical wear and tear on the players, which is obvious, but the Club World Cup model affects the entire ecosystem of national leagues, especially in Europe."
"There is already controversy over when Real Madrid and Atlético will start LaLiga, which disrupts our usual football schedule and hurts us in the medium term," Tebas said.
"They haven't consulted us about dates, they haven't consulted us about anything. What they're doing is damaging Spanish competition, if big teams like Real Madrid or Atlético can't play on the first day of LaLiga."
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