In an interview with Expansion, Javier Tebas, the president of La Liga, discussed the league’s future plans, including the possibility of official matches being played abroad and the use of goal-line technology.
Tebas noted, “An official match in the US will strengthen our position in the North American market, which is the second for La Liga after Spain.”Tebas acknowledged the challenges posed by competing leagues and the need for innovation.
“Other very competitive leagues are coming so we can’t always do the same thing, they would overtake us,” he stated, highlighting why he feel it’s imperative for La Liga to adapt and evolve.
Regarding goal-line technology, Tebas addressed concerns about its effectiveness and cost.
“Goal-line technology is not a perfect technology and that is the first reason we don’t have it,” Tebas explained.
In an interview with Expansion, Javier Tebas, the president of La Liga, discussed the league’s future plans, including the possibility of official matches being played abroad and the use of goal-line technology.
Tebas expressed his thoughts for expanding La Liga’s global footprint, stating, “I don’t know when, but La Liga will play official matches abroad, I think it could be in the 2025-26 season.” He emphasized the importance of tapping into international markets, particularly North America, to solidify La Liga’s position as one of the world’s premier football leagues. Tebas noted, “An official match in the US will strengthen our position in the North American market, which is the second for La Liga after Spain.”
Tebas acknowledged the challenges posed by competing leagues and the need for innovation. “Other very competitive leagues are coming so we can’t always do the same thing, they would overtake us,” he stated, highlighting why he feel it’s imperative for La Liga to adapt and evolve.
Regarding goal-line technology, Tebas addressed concerns about its effectiveness and cost. Instead, he proposed increasing the use of cameras to assist referees, advocating for a more cost-effective approach to improving officiating standards.
“Goal-line technology is not a perfect technology and that is the first reason we don’t have it,” Tebas explained. “But it is not only that: throughout a season, ghost goals happen three or four times and If you add to that that it is not perfect, the cost is very high for the use given to it: it means investing between five and six million for the two divisions to use it once and with no doubts. What I do advocate is to implement more cameras that help the referees.”
