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Javier Tebas

Also known as: LaLiga president Javier Tebas

Javier Tebas — La Liga president who has criticized refereeing fairness claims and FIFA leadership decisions regarding competition format and governance.

2026-07-222026-10-01

In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Because of that, that’s why I say: it’s all very strange.” La Liga president Javier Tebas said he agreed with Pochettino’s verdict and added: “In my opinion, the most severe sanction provided for under the Premier League regulations should be applied. …

    I’d stick my Man City medals in bin – Keane
  3. Joy Online

    … Because of that, that’s why I say: it’s all very strange.” On Tuesday, La Liga president Javier Tebas said he agreed with Pochettino and believes City should face the most severe sanctions possible after an “era of disappointment”. …

    Man Utd do not deserve Man City titles – Rooney
  4. Joy Online

    La Liga president Javier Tebas says claiming there is a refereeing conspiracy against Real Madrid is like “living in another galaxy”. …

    La Liga chief dismisses Real’s ref conspiracy claims
  5. Joy Online

    … The trio’s actions sparked criticism from La Liga president Javier Tebas, who told reporters: “We saw three players decide not to wear it – putting it half on is the same as not wearing it… bad, bad.” Tebas confirmed the initiative, which came from a group of entrepreneurs from t …

    Mbappe, Vini and Konate obscure Real’s Ceuta message
  6. Joy Online

    … LaLiga president Javier Tebas says piracy is one of the biggest challenges facing the future of sport and requires organisations to work together. …

    CANAL+ and LaLiga sign landmark anti-piracy agreement
  7. July 2026
  8. Joy Online

    … La Liga president Javier Tebas accused Infantino of trying to buy votes before the next Fifa congress in March. …

    Uefa to hold emergency meeting over Fifa World Cup plans
  9. Joy Online

    … tball Federation said: “It obviously raises many questions, particularly ‌since we, the member federations, were not involved and we lack the specific information needed to weigh in on matters that are clearly fundamental to the future of football.” La Liga president Javier Tebas …

    FIFA offers $40m if nations back controversial plan
  10. Joy Online

    … tball Federation said: “It obviously raises many questions, particularly ‌since we, the member federations, were not involved and we lack the specific information needed to weigh in on matters that are clearly fundamental to the future of football.” La Liga president Javier Tebas …

    Fifa offers $40m if nations back controversial plan
  11. The Chronicle

    La Liga president Javier Tebas has called for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to step down, claiming the world governing body is “destroying the football industry”. …

    Infantino’s ‘time is up’ with Fifa -La Liga boss
  12. Joy Online

    La Liga president Javier Tebas has called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to step down, claiming the world governing body is “destroying the football industry”. …

    Infantino’s ‘time is up’ with Fifa – La Liga boss
Sport

Roy Keane says City medals worthless due to financial cheating

The News

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane said he would throw his medals in the bin if he were a Manchester City player, following the Premier League's finding that City breached financial rules between 2009 and 2018 by funneling over £830m through sham commercial contracts. Keane argued the club's trophies, including three Premier League titles won during that period, are tainted by cheating.

29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Roy Keane says City medals worthless due to financial cheating

    Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane said he would throw his medals in the bin if he were a Manchester City player, following the Premier League's finding that City breached financial rules between 2009 and 2018 by funneling over £830m through sham commercial contracts. Keane argued the club's trophies, including three Premier League titles won during that period, are tainted by cheating.

    29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Rooney rejects retroactive Premier League title if City stripped

    Wayne Rooney says Manchester United should not be awarded the 2011-12 Premier League title if Manchester City are stripped of it as punishment for breaching financial rules, as Rooney believes United did not perform well enough to win it that season.

    29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. La Liga president rejects Real Madrid refereeing conspiracy claims

    La Liga president Javier Tebas dismissed claims of a refereeing conspiracy against Real Madrid, saying such accusations amount to "living in another galaxy" and serve as an excuse for the club's on-pitch shortcomings. Real Madrid responded with a statement calling Tebas's comments "intolerable" and "incomprehensible," accusing him of using his position to publicly discredit the club.

    22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Mbappé, Vinícius, Konate roll up Ceuta solidarity shirts

    Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Jr and Ibrahima Konate rolled up or removed their pre-match T-shirts bearing a message of support for the Spanish city of Ceuta before Real Madrid's match at Elche, obscuring the solidarity slogan and drawing criticism from La Liga president Javier Tebas.

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

  1. CANAL+ and LaLiga sign anti-piracy agreement across 50 countries

    CANAL+ and LaLiga have signed a strategic partnership to combat sports content piracy across nearly 50 countries spanning Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti, combining their technology and enforcement capabilities to disrupt illegal distribution networks.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

  1. UEFA holds emergency meeting on FIFA World Cup sponsorship plan

    UEFA will meet Thursday to discuss its response to FIFA's controversial proposal to sell a 20% stake in FIFA competitions to private investors, after FIFA set a 19 September deadline for member associations to accept the deal or forfeit the first $20m of a $40m initial payout.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. FIFA offers $40m to nations backing competitive asset-sale plan

    FIFA president Gianni Infantino has written to 211 member associations offering $40m if they back his plan to sell stakes in major competitions, including the World Cup, with a 19 September deadline for access to an initial $20m. UEFA accused FIFA of using football to enrich themselves and their friends.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. FIFA offers $40m for nations to back competition stake plan

    FIFA president Gianni Infantino has written to all 211 member associations offering $40m in exchange for backing his plan to sell stakes in major competitions like the World Cup through a new commercial subsidiary. The plan, which could raise $10bn and has drawn quick condemnation from multiple regions, sets a 19 September deadline for nations to accept and receive an initial $20m.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. La Liga president calls for Infantino to step down as Fifa chief

    La Liga president Javier Tebas has called for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to resign, claiming the world governing body is "destroying the football industry" and criticising his decisions on World Cup hydration breaks, the final's half-time interval, and other matters. Tebas acknowledged that Infantino has the support of national federations and that Fifa's election system makes his departure unlikely.

    22 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. La Liga president calls for FIFA's Infantino to step down

    La Liga president Javier Tebas has called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign, claiming FIFA is "destroying the football industry" and criticising decisions including World Cup hydration breaks and the final's half-time interval. Tebas acknowledged that Infantino has support from national federations and is expected to be re-elected at FIFA's March congress.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

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